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Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Dane Spencer Landscape ArchitectureDane Spencer Landscape Architecture
Giovanni Lunardi, composites by DKS
Design ideas for a nautical front full sun garden for autumn in Portland.
Truro Retreat
Truro Retreat
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a beach style back formal garden in Boston.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
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M-Central
M-Central
Dale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd ArchitectureDale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd Architecture
Photography by John Gollings
Photo of a nautical garden in Sydney with decking.
Beach Style Landscape
Beach Style Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back full sun garden in Boston.
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Nautical front full sun garden in Seattle.
Narragansett Beach House
Narragansett Beach House
D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.
A permeable walk was installed into the backyard using bluestone slab steppers set in pea stone. Simple plantings add warmth, softness and interest to the space.
Casa Lincoln
Casa Lincoln
Pure Salt InteriorsPure Salt Interiors
Photo of a beach style garden in Los Angeles.
Garden & Shed
Garden & Shed
Penelope Daborn Ltd.Penelope Daborn Ltd.
This is an example of a coastal full sun garden in Portland Maine with a raised bed, gravel and a wood fence.
Coastal Classic
Coastal Classic
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Inspiration for a beach style garden in Boston.
Padaro Lane
Padaro Lane
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Custom Built Fire Pit and Stone bench
Photo of a small nautical back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with concrete paving.
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wood San DiegoReclaimed Wood San Diego
This is an example of an expansive beach style sloped formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path.
A welcoming front yard
A welcoming front yard
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Colorful plants greet you as you arrive at this suburban home. Drought tolerant plants require little care, while moisture lovers at the curb tolerate Portland's substantial winter moisture Photo by Amy Whitworth Collaborative design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation
small space design
small space design
Waterwise Landscaping Pty LtdWaterwise Landscaping Pty Ltd
Coastal garden in Perth.
A Combination Of Both Raw And Natural Materials - Coastal Modern Beach Retreat
A Combination Of Both Raw And Natural Materials - Coastal Modern Beach Retreat
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
The modern BBQ and concrete waterfall combine both the raw and natural materials used such as wood trim, sandblast stone block, and a wooden boardwalk to tie this space back to the beach.
Belle Island
Belle Island
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Chris Bradbury, Glenwood Road Studios Coming on to design the plantings for this lovely waterfront property which was rebuilt after significant storm damage, Barbara created a planting plan that specified plantings that would enhance the property and survive the harsh coastal conditions in the future. She also coordinated hiring of the landscape contractors who installed the new landscape after the completion of the masonry work. As part of the rebuilding of the property, significant changes were in order to make the residence livable again. All modifications had to meet current FEMA regulations and address future storm events. The house was rebuilt 6 feet above the street level and incorporated multiple retaining walls. New salt tolerant plantings were added to provide screening for the dining and lounging terrace along the Sound side of the house. Additional plantings were added to provide screening from the nearby homes, create privacy on the dining terrace from the numerous dog walkers along the adjacent streets, provide interest without blocking views to the Sound from nearby neighbors, compliment the lovely stone retaining walls and create seasonal interest with colorful flowering shrubs.
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Looking across the rock garden to the lake. Some of the plants seen here are: Crocosmia, Catmint, Yarrow, Coral Bells, Sedum, Moss Phlox, Cerastium, Silvermound, Knockout Roses, Coreopsis, Sundrops, and Russian Sage. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Overlook Retreat
Overlook Retreat
Miller Creek Lawn & LandscapeMiller Creek Lawn & Landscape
Mary Rasch Photography
Inspiration for a coastal partial sun garden in Other with natural stone paving.
California coastal
California coastal
Curtis Horticulture, Inc.Curtis Horticulture, Inc.
Installed by Curtis Horticulture. Design by Boxleaf Design.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.

Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed coastal garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a coastal front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your coastal front garden design.

How should I design my coastal back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a coastal garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Bayside Compound
Bayside Compound
Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCSpaulding Landscape Architects, LLC
spaulding landscape architects, llc
Photo of a nautical back full sun garden for summer in New York with an outdoor sport court.
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