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Coastal Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Beach Classic
Beach Classic
KHE Construction CorporationKHE Construction Corporation
Custom fencing makes a stunning entrance to the backyard pavilion. Reynolds Landscaping, Images by Graphicus 14, Houzz Photographer.
Large coastal side formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Westminster Teak Furniture At Luxury Tour Home - Mpls
Westminster Teak Furniture At Luxury Tour Home - Mpls
Twisted ElementsTwisted Elements
Newly Constructed Home (landscaped by Yardscapes, Inc) featured in the Artisan Home Tour, Spring 2016. Twisted Elements Supplied the Outdoor Furniture (Teak - Westminster Teak) (Metal - MetalSmith's Design) and Containers (Gardenstone).
Second Row Beach Bungalow - Farmer/Neal Residence
Second Row Beach Bungalow - Farmer/Neal Residence
Paragon Custom Construction, LLCParagon Custom Construction, LLC
Exposures, Inc.
Design ideas for a large beach style front full sun garden for summer in Charleston with a fire feature and gravel.
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Looking down on flagstone, lower garden level. This flagstone was cut and fitted as necessary, then installed on a compacted aggregate base with polymeric sand joints. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Seabreeze Cottage
Seabreeze Cottage
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Vicky Martel
Photo of a medium sized coastal front full sun garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Inspiration for a nautical front partial sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
Dan Viehmann LandscapingDan Viehmann Landscaping
These granite and manufactured bluestone steps make for a great path through this multi-level garden. Cobblestone edging bookends the steps adding interest and support.
Gig Harbor Residence
Gig Harbor Residence
UserUser
Before picture of blank garden bed along hillside steps
Large coastal sloped full sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Lake Cottage Landscape Renovation
Lake Cottage Landscape Renovation
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 03
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 03
Broadhurst + AssociatesBroadhurst + Associates
Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal back full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Maine Coast 2016
Maine Coast 2016
Hamilton Snowber ArchitectsHamilton Snowber Architects
Design ideas for a large nautical side full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Driveway entrance
Driveway entrance
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Inspiration for an expansive beach style courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and 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.
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
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Modern Coastal Garden, East Sussex, UK
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical back full sun garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path.
Del Mar Escape
Del Mar Escape
Cross Construction Inc.Cross Construction Inc.
TThis Del Mar outdoor oasis was designed by SJS Studios Inc. and built by Cross Construction. It showcases a custom built-in teak bench that surrounds a custom concrete / teak table that can transform into a firepit at night. The built-in grill integrates teak with terrazzo countertops that have a waterfall edge and beautiful custom tiles that give the space a unique and coastal vibe. The Annsacks tile is installed in the custom bench pulling the whole space seamlessly together. The trash enclosure features custom teak work with a copper lid and hardware that will patina over time. This amazing outdoor space, features quality craftsmanship and maximizes every corner to provide the homeowners with not only an outdoor coastal oasis but a functioning outdoor area to lounge and host gatherings both throughout the day and night.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Bluestone walkway. Summer flowering perennials and annuals. Lighting by Night Tide Lighting.
Photo of a coastal back full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids.
Bayside Compound
Bayside Compound
Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCSpaulding Landscape Architects, LLC
spaulding landscape architects, llc
Photo of a nautical back full sun garden for summer in New York with an outdoor sport court.
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Fabrizio Construction llcFabrizio Construction llc
Custom made sand dollar stepping stones leading to the infinity negative edge pool complete with outdoor kitchen, red cedar pergola, hot tub, stone veneered freeform walls, custom curved fencing
Edmonds english garden
Edmonds english garden
Washington Landscape and Design LLCWashington Landscape and Design LLC
Gary Ward
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable patch and mulch.

Coastal Garden for Summer 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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