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Coastal Courtyard Garden Ideas and Designs

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The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orange County with a water feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Cape House
Cape House
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Looking into the courtyard with the elevated planters and two Adirondack Chairs in a casual seating area Photo Credit: Robert Benson
Design ideas for a large nautical courtyard full sun garden in Boston with a potted garden and gravel.
Manhattan Beach Residence
Manhattan Beach Residence
SUBU Design ArchitectureSUBU Design Architecture
Manolo Langis Photographer
Photo of a small beach style courtyard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Antique oversized olive jar urn centered between benches
Antique oversized olive jar urn centered between benches
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
Melissa Clark Photography
This is an example of an expansive beach style courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and brick paving.
San Juan Passage
San Juan Passage
ProScapesProScapes
Design ideas for an expansive beach style courtyard full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Coastal courtyard garden
Coastal courtyard garden
jarmanmurphyjarmanmurphy
Steel water bowl from The Pot Company
Inspiration for a small coastal courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Dorset with a raised bed and gravel.
Makamah House
Makamah House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
On this narrow site, the only place for a basketball court was the front yard. A subtle pattern in the pavers establishes key markings.
This is an example of a small coastal courtyard driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with concrete paving.
our house
our house
StanStan
Inspiration for a small nautical courtyard formal fully shaded garden in Other with concrete paving.
Beach Style Landscape
Beach Style Landscape
Design ideas for a beach style courtyard garden in Los Angeles.
Seaside patio garden
Seaside patio garden
Anita Sullivan GardensAnita Sullivan Gardens
Planter and seat design for small wedge-shaped patio.
Design ideas for a small nautical courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Sussex with a raised bed and decking.
Orchid Beach
Orchid Beach
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
The orchid conservatory, a four walled trellis structure, was built as a zen mediation space for the owner who has a great passion for orchids. The orchid conservatory is a beautiful structure that features four walls of trellises to display orchids, an outdoor shower, lovely seating area, gates on both sides, and a relaxing bronze Cupid fountain that can be heard from the bathtub in the master bath. With ample space, orchids can be planted in floor pots, or hung from the substantial lattice structures with oval portholes. The space steps down into a beautiful courtyard in the front of the home enhancing it calming effect. Fragrant flowering Plumeria trees nestle the structure tightly providing a stunning backdrop of color, so indicative of the tropics. The subtle sound of the fountain completes the bath for your senses.
Oceanfront Estate
Oceanfront Estate
Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.
Photo of a beach style courtyard garden in Portland Maine with a garden path.
Strathnaver
Strathnaver
Seed LandscapesSeed Landscapes
Connection of the two sheltered courtyards in this beachside cliff-top garden was an important step to the success of the garden. A suntrap decked area leads to a courtyard with a view over the harbour. The kitchen has a low groundlevel window that catches glimpses of the pocket garden opposite. The paving draws the eye.
Fountainhead Studio
Fountainhead Studio
Fountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, PrincipalFountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, Principal
This is an example of a large nautical courtyard partial sun garden in Denver with a pond.
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Inspiration for a small beach style courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with brick paving.
Grand entrance
Grand entrance
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Inspiration for an expansive nautical courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and brick paving.
Coastal Garden Design
Coastal Garden Design
Landart LandscapesLandart Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with brick paving.
Installing a Grey Concrete Driveway in Del Mar
Installing a Grey Concrete Driveway in Del Mar
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic is installing an entire driveway of natural grey concrete with an etch finish. All of this was designed by Tony Vitale.
Medium sized beach style courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Waterside Retreat
Waterside Retreat
Roushall GardensRoushall Gardens
Design ideas for a small nautical courtyard full sun garden with a raised bed.
Bondi Beach Courtyard
Bondi Beach Courtyard
Pepo Botanic DesignPepo Botanic Design
This outdoor space was once a pile of builders rubble. The owner of the property engaged Pepo Botanic Design to create an area that opens up from the apartment and gives additional living and dining spaces. By doing this her lifestyle has been enhanced and the value of the property has increased substantially. The design complements the existing building and the beach location. Pepo designed, built and project managed the installation of the garden. These photos were taken by: Natalie Hunfalvay

Coastal Courtyard 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.
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