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Coastal Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Seaside
Seaside
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Bluestone front walk and circular peastone drive Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a large nautical front driveway full sun garden in Boston with gravel.
Front Yard Converted into a Private Patio
Front Yard Converted into a Private Patio
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
The front yard was sloped down so a new retaining wall was built with matching brick work to the existing architecture. Inside the wall we planted a hedge to provide privacy for the new usable space as comfortable as any back yard patio space. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Bluestone walkway. Summer flowering perennials and annuals. Lighting by Night Tide Lighting.
Photo of a beach style front driveway full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids.
Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Eadie Mid Century Beach House
Dane Spencer Landscape ArchitectureDane Spencer Landscape Architecture
Dane Spencer
Medium sized coastal front driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Portland.
Traditional Elegance in Northport, NY
Traditional Elegance in Northport, NY
Above All Masonry Design, IncAbove All Masonry Design, Inc
This Northport space was inspired by landscape designs that can be found in the Hamptons. Keeping angles straight, we used 24x24 bluestone slabs in a linear pattern without borders in the backyard and Ww softened the landscape with boxwoods, hydrangeas, and added arborvitaes for privacy. For the front entrance, a gravel driveway/courtyard (as in true Hamptons fashion) and natural stone steps welcomes visitors.
permeable driveway
permeable driveway
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style back driveway full sun garden in Other with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
Home by the water
Home by the water
By Design Landscapes, Inc.By Design Landscapes, Inc.
Beautiful custom paver driveway with gate. Photography : Axial Creative
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front driveway full sun garden for spring in New York with brick paving.
Mermaid Waters QLD
Mermaid Waters QLD
Fluid DesignFluid Design
Felt Lifestyle Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Gold Coast - Tweed with a garden path and decking.
Sullivan's Island Beach House
Sullivan's Island Beach House
REMARKREMARK
Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Design ideas for a beach style front driveway partial sun garden in Charleston with concrete paving.
Driveways
Driveways
Terra VerdeTerra Verde
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front driveway full sun garden in Providence with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.
Photographer: Pierre Iacolare
This is an example of a beach style sloped driveway garden in Vancouver.
Carmel stone walls
Carmel stone walls
Paso Robles LandscapingPaso Robles Landscaping
Quaint cottage design & build Carmel stone cut courtyard walls
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front driveway partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path, brick paving and a metal fence.
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.
Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Maria Hickey
This is an example of a large nautical front driveway full sun garden for summer in Boston with gravel.
Gig Harbor Residence
Gig Harbor Residence
UserUser
Driveway plantings bordering client pergola
This is an example of a large nautical front driveway full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path.
Classic Coastal Garden
Classic Coastal Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Native sabal palms frame the beautiful coastal architecture while mostly native understory plantings soften the home.
Medium sized nautical front driveway full sun garden in Jacksonville with concrete paving.
Tropical Backyard Oasis - waterfall and koi pond
Tropical Backyard Oasis - waterfall and koi pond
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front driveway garden in Other with a water feature and concrete paving.
The New Secret - Front Patio Garden
The New Secret - Front Patio Garden
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
The New deck was custom stained to fit the coastal living vibe with a fountain and fire pit providing a relaxing atmosphere. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Shore Home 4
Shore Home 4
By Design Landscapes, Inc.By Design Landscapes, Inc.
Photography: Axial Creative
This is an example of a large beach style front driveway garden in New York.
Residential Driveways & Patios
Residential Driveways & Patios
Lafarge Construction ServicesLafarge Construction Services
Exposed aggregate borders textured colored concrete for an eye catching driveway design.
This is an example of a large beach style front driveway full sun garden in Edmonton with concrete paving.

Coastal Driveway 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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