With sea level rising and climate change creating more frequent super storms, resiliency is vital in the protection of the coastline. This thesis examines the use of native trees, shrubs and grasses implemented as mainland, inland, coastline and wetland ecological systems in coastal Georgia to increase the resiliency of the community to coastal erosion, sea level rise, storm surge and storm-related wind damage. Responding to new information on coastal residents' attitudes and intended behaviors with respect to climate-related change, this thesis will present considerations for design best management practices that are applicable to residential landscapes in Savannah, Georgia.