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Coastal Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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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.
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.
Coastal Patio
Coastal Patio
Thomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLCThomas Wheaton Garden Design, LLC
Photo of a medium sized beach style back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Providence with concrete paving.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
All the plants were designed to complement the house colors, yet bring variety and interest to the yard.
Small nautical front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone paving.
The built in BBQ nestled amongst the raised beds
The built in BBQ nestled amongst the raised beds
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The built in gas BBQ has plenty of storage under for the gas bottle, the right hand cupboard has a small fridge perfect for entertaining. The raised beds are all clad in painted larch. Photographed by Nathalie Priem
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.
Edmonds english garden
Edmonds english garden
Washington Landscape and Design LLCWashington Landscape and Design LLC
Gary Ward
Inspiration for a small nautical front driveway full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a potted garden and mulch.
Wild Dunes Path Project
Wild Dunes Path Project
Creative Landscaping, Inc.Creative Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a small nautical side partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mott Pond Rebuild
Mott Pond Rebuild
CA YardscapeCA Yardscape
Design ideas for a small nautical back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a water feature and gravel.
Hyannisport Waterfront Home
Hyannisport Waterfront Home
Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.Thomas J. O'Neill, Inc.
Dan Cutrona Photography
Photo of an expansive coastal back full sun garden for summer in Boston with a water feature and decking.
Point White ~ Bainbridge Island, WA
Point White ~ Bainbridge Island, WA
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin, Caleb Melvin Photography
This is an example of a small nautical back full sun garden for summer in Seattle.
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.
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Contemporary Beach Front Garden
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Looking across colorful perennials to the beach and lake beyond. Some of the hardy perennials pictured are: Purple Cone Flower, Rudbeckia "Goldsturm", Butterfly Weed, and Russian Sage. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Palm Beach Island Retreat
Palm Beach Island Retreat
Creative Construction & Management LLCCreative Construction & Management LLC
The backyard features a lovely day dock extending over the Intracoastal Waterway.
Nautical back full sun garden for summer in Miami with decking.
Hausgarten Wagner
Hausgarten Wagner
SUD[D]EN LandschaftsarchitektSUD[D]EN Landschaftsarchitekt
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical full sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with a garden path and gravel.
Coastal Knoll - Hingham, MA
Coastal Knoll - Hingham, MA
Sean Papich Landscape ArchitectureSean Papich Landscape Architecture
Photography by Sean Papich and Monty & Nan Abbott
Photo of a large beach style front garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Shoreline Cottage Garden
Shoreline Cottage Garden
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
M J McCabe
This is an example of a medium sized beach style front formal full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.
Thousand Steps Beach Home
Thousand Steps Beach Home
Jed Hirsch, General Building Contractor, Inc.Jed Hirsch, General Building Contractor, Inc.
Jed Hirsch, General Building Contractor, Inc., specializes in building, remodeling, accenting and perfecting fine homes for an array of clientele that demand only the finest in craftsmanship, materials and service. We specialize in the Santa Barbara community and are proud that our stellar reputation drives our business growth.

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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