skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Garden & Outdoor
  2. Garden
  3. Coastal

Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

All Filters (1)
Refine by:
101 - 120 of 14,673 photos
Item 1 of 10
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
NC DesignsNC Designs
Design ideas for a beach style side full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Find the right local pro for your project
Find top design and renovation professionals on Houzz
East Hampton Cottage
East Hampton Cottage
Charlie & Sons LandscapesCharlie & Sons Landscapes
Design ideas for a coastal garden in New York.
Beachfront Bliss
Beachfront Bliss
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
Nothing more stunning than a pincushion in full bloom. This enviable property sits perched on the bluff directly across from the ocean in the La Selva Beach neighborhood of Aptos. Project goals included overall beautification via plants with year-round color and showy blooms, more privacy on the patio and deck, and a way to deter frequent dog-walkers from cutting through the garden. We accomplished this last goal by building up soil mounds behind retaining walls and using taller plants at the apex. Privacy for the deck was achieved by the addition of sleek stucco walls. Project features a large swath of a walkable, drought-tolerant grass alternative. Special care was devoted to selecting plants that can withstand the wind, fog and salt-spray that occur near the ocean. South African and Australian plants figure prominently into the plant palette and create a vibrant complimentary color scheme against the ocean backdrop. Who wouldn't want to spend time in this ocean-view garden?
Beachfront Bliss
Beachfront Bliss
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
This enviable property sits perched on the bluff directly across from the ocean in the La Selva Beach neighborhood of Aptos. Project goals included overall beautification via plants with year-round color and showy blooms, more privacy on the patio and deck, and a way to deter frequent dog-walkers from cutting through the garden. We accomplished this last goal by building up soil mounds behind retaining walls and using taller plants at the apex. Privacy for the deck was achieved by the addition of sleek stucco walls. Project features a large swath of a walkable, drought-tolerant grass alternative. Special care was devoted to selecting plants that can withstand the wind, fog and salt-spray that occur near the ocean. South African and Australian plants figure prominently into the plant palette and create a vibrant complimentary color scheme against the ocean backdrop. Who wouldn't want to spend time in this ocean-view garden?
Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach
Gregory D Jazayeri, DesignGregory D Jazayeri, Design
This is an example of a beach style garden in Miami.
Garden Design Roedean
Garden Design Roedean
OwenBrooks Garden DesignOwenBrooks Garden Design
Owen Brooks
Photo of a beach style garden in Sussex.
Beachy / coastal landscape
Beachy / coastal landscape
Gourmet Landscaping Services inc.Gourmet Landscaping Services inc.
Dave smith
This is an example of a beach style garden in Miami.
Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch.
Large nautical back partial sun garden for summer in Boston.
Cape Cod Landscape
Cape Cod Landscape
R&K Landscape and IrrigationR&K Landscape and Irrigation
This is an example of a coastal garden in Boston.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.
Photo of a nautical garden in Boston with a potted garden.
Charleston Harbor Home - Sullivan Island, SC
Charleston Harbor Home - Sullivan Island, SC
REMARKREMARK
photo by Patrick Brickman, Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Design ideas for a beach style garden in Charleston.
Bayside Compound
Bayside Compound
Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCSpaulding Landscape Architects, LLC
spaulding landscape architects, llc
Nautical back formal full sun garden for summer in New York.
Guilford Ocean Front Residence
Guilford Ocean Front Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Donna Christensen
This is an example of a nautical back formal full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with natural stone paving.
Roche Harbor Guesthouse Renovation
Roche Harbor Guesthouse Renovation
Pacific West ConstructionPacific West Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and decking.
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.
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Beach House, Bainbridge Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Beach style front full sun garden in Seattle.
San Juan Passage
San Juan Passage
Gilbane Development CompanyGilbane Development Company
kp-studios.com
Inspiration for a coastal full sun garden in Providence with natural stone paving and a rockery.

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.
Lakeside garden
Lakeside garden
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
The Pennsylvania Bluestone walk and native plantings of wildflowers, grasses and evergreens make this an attractive walk to the new dock.
Inspiration for a nautical sloped partial sun garden steps for autumn in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
6
2345678910Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.