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Coastal Front Garden Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Narrabeen, Lagoon st
Narrabeen, Lagoon st
On Common Ground LandscapesOn Common Ground Landscapes
Gavin Muir
Design ideas for a large nautical front formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Seabreeze Cottage
Seabreeze Cottage
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Vicky Martel
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front full sun garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Mexican Villa
Mexican Villa
Style ArchitectsStyle Architects
Client wanted this Villa to with a certain budget. Having that in mind, the design phase got re-modified 3 times in order to meet the client’s expectations/needs. The best choice that was achieved was Mexican due to: • Very good interior concepts • Very selective material • Not expensive material i.e ceramic floors, rough finishes on the walls. Another condition/ challenge was to create the master bedroom on the ground floor. The ground floor was designed with arches and terraces to give space for privacy and warmth. The value of the house lies in the actual design rather than the material itself.
Black Pine, Hydrangea, and Fern Plantings
Black Pine, Hydrangea, and Fern Plantings
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Beach plantings - Black Pine, Hydrangea, Ferns
This is an example of a beach style front formal partial sun garden for summer in New York.
North Road Chilmark
North Road Chilmark
Bob Gothard Architectural PhotographerBob Gothard Architectural Photographer
Bob Gothard 2014
Design ideas for a nautical front garden in Boston with gravel.
Greens, Greys and Texture Variations- Side Yard
Greens, Greys and Texture Variations- Side Yard
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
© Daniel Bosler Photography
This is an example of a large nautical front xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Kurapia ground cover as lawn replacement
Kurapia ground cover as lawn replacement
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Seaside
Seaside
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Circular peastone drive with cobble edging and banding Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a large nautical front driveway full sun garden in Boston with gravel.
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.
Rooms with a view
Rooms with a view
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
This long entry path has been given a avenue feel with tall pyrus placed along the sides. A bold choice in door color really pays off! Landscape design & construction; Bayon Gardens Photography; Patrick Redmond Photography
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
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.
Orange 2014
Orange 2014
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
Design ideas for a beach style front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orange County with concrete paving.
South Yarmouth cottage
South Yarmouth cottage
Thayer's Landscape & DesignThayer's Landscape & Design
We built this mail box post to match brackets the client had inside their home.
Inspiration for a coastal front partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a fire feature.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
ProScapesProScapes
Large beach style front garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
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
Front Yard Privacy. Wave at the neighbors walking by.
Front Yard Privacy. Wave at the neighbors walking by.
·ecology by design, LLC·ecology by design, LLC
This section of front yard between the driveway and the property line is often a throw-away zone, a forgotten opportunity between neighbors. This garden serves as a meeting ground, as well as giving autonomy and a sense of ownership to one's turf. High plants screen from stark views of the neighbor, yet their charming cottage frames the view.
Cayucos Beach House
Cayucos Beach House
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
(c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
This is an example of a small coastal front xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.

Coastal Front 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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