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Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
I love to use long blooming low maintenance perennials and annuals in my landscapes. The color combinations in this landscape are vibrant and simply gorgeous.
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Custom landscape lighting amongst colorful perennials. This is a handmade bronze lamp fixture with handmade glass globe and reclaimed redwood post. We had all the lighting on the lake side of the project created by an artist group in California. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
A natural oasis for children
A natural oasis for children
Studio SproutStudio Sprout
Gabriela Fojt
Inspiration for a large coastal back garden in Miami.
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Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.
Flower Boxes/Pots/Windows
Flower Boxes/Pots/Windows
Garden Greenhouse and NurseryGarden Greenhouse and Nursery
Photo of a coastal garden in Philadelphia.
Lakeside Escape
Lakeside Escape
Sun Valley LandscapingSun Valley Landscaping
With an enchanting view, this Lakeside Escape is the perfect spot to spend an evening unwinding. A mixture of natural elements in the garden makes the ultimate retreat. Landscape design by Sun Valley Landscaping, Omaha, NE. - Photo by Colin Conces
Climbing Clematis vine on railing
Climbing Clematis vine on railing
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Climbing purple Clematis on railing
Beach style front full sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden.
Beach home
Beach home
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Howard Roberts
Photo of a nautical garden in New York.
Kiawah Coastal Garden
Kiawah Coastal Garden
Dancing Grass Designs LLCDancing Grass Designs LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style back partial sun garden in Charleston.
Clamshell Alley
Clamshell Alley
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
This is an example of a nautical back garden in Portland Maine.
Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Dane Spencer Landscape ArchitectureDane Spencer Landscape Architecture
Giovanni Lunardi
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front full sun garden for autumn in Portland.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Summerhill Landscape IncSummerhill Landscape Inc
This is an example of a coastal garden in New York.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Beach side patio with meandering river rock path lined with flowering thyme, sedum, ornamental grasses. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State.
Waterfront Garden
Waterfront Garden
Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLCAustin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
The textures of of green and blue grasses compliment this beach front plantings, panical hydrangeas and knockout roses add seasonal color. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a nautical front full sun garden in Seattle.
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 02
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 02
Broadhurst + AssociatesBroadhurst + Associates
Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography
Design ideas for a nautical garden in Seattle.
Hurricane-Resistant Home on Pilings (Stilt House) - Landscaping
Hurricane-Resistant Home on Pilings (Stilt House) - Landscaping
TOPSIDER HOMESTOPSIDER HOMES
This Topsider home’s rear landscaping reveals a stone patio that extends to the water’s edge, an abundance of tropical flora and a beautiful swimming pool. Visit http://www.topsiderhomes.com/blog/index.php/elevated-homes/building-elevated-homes-raised-house-plan-designs for more information.
Southampton beach house
Southampton beach house
UserUser
Design ideas for a beach style front formal garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Whale House
Whale House
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by: SunshineCoastHomeDesign.com
Photo of a beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Vancouver.

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.
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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