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lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
This is an example of a large beach style side full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Westport Cottage
Westport Cottage
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Design ideas for a small coastal front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path.
Coastal garden design Dover Heights NSW
Coastal garden design Dover Heights NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
created this outdoor deck and garden bed design for our client in Dover Heights Sydney. They live right on the cliffs in the Eastern Suburbs, with high exposure to wind and salt. This combined with a new Modwood outdoor deck has given them a low maintenance new addition to their outdoor living space.
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Lakeview Beach House | Lake Minnetonka Custom Home
Lakeview Beach House | Lake Minnetonka Custom Home
Streeter Custom BuilderStreeter Custom Builder
View from Lake Minnetonka. Custom designed gas fire pit with outdoor couch sheltered by low stone privacy wall.
Beach style garden in Minneapolis.
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.
Beach home
Beach home
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Howard Roberts
Photo of a nautical garden in New York.
Tiburon Hillside
Tiburon Hillside
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
The hillside garden responds to movement of the wind, flow of the water and warmth of the sun with an artful integration of storm water management practices. Rhythmic landforms and a grassy swale slow stormwater flow, allowing it to percolate into the ground and divert it away from the house. The meandering path and sitting area nestle in a warm pallet of colors maximizing the use of the side property and views of the San Francisco Bay. Low maintenance and drought & deer tolerant planting provide a gracious transition between the built environment and the adjoining openlands. Michele Lee Wilson Photography
Beach Style Landscape
Beach Style Landscape
Inspiration for a large coastal front formal full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and gravel.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by R. Scott Lankford
Gärten gestalten!Gärten gestalten!
This is an example of a nautical full sun pergola in Dusseldorf with a metal fence.
Stream Renovation
Stream Renovation
PetrowGardens Landscape DesignPetrowGardens Landscape Design
Before we came on site, this stream drained the watershed on coastal Connecticut . We removed the pachysandra that was clogging the waterway, rebuilt the stream bed with large boulders and planted native grasses and perennials.
Cohasset - Jerusalem Road Project
Cohasset - Jerusalem Road Project
Brickstone Design & BuildBrickstone Design & Build
Inspiration for a beach style garden steps in Boston.
Severn River
Severn River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Inspiration for a beach style garden in Baltimore.
Cottage on Cabot
Cottage on Cabot
Pineapples, Palms, Etc.Pineapples, Palms, Etc.
Beach style garden in Miami.
Dickson 2
Dickson 2
Kim Gordon DesignsKim Gordon Designs
Nautical garden in Other.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The vertical garden provides a small scale herb and vegetable garden with edible flowers. It's located close to the kitchen for ease of use and care.
Coastal Garden
Coastal Garden
Spire LandscapesSpire Landscapes
Sitting on a corner block, this front garden needed privacy. Given the owners were garden lovers they requested a garden full of plant interest. Low rendered walls enclose the space and a curved lawn area makes the most of the unusually shaped block. A full irrigation system and quality soil sees this garden flourishing years later.
Santa Barbara Mesa
Santa Barbara Mesa
Jodi G. DesignsJodi G. Designs
Photo of a nautical back garden in Santa Barbara with gravel.
PVC/Vinyl Fence Projects
PVC/Vinyl Fence Projects
Foremost FenceForemost Fence
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical side fully shaded garden in Tampa with brick paving.

Coastal 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.
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Sandscapes, Inc.Sandscapes, Inc.
Inspiration for a coastal garden in Other.
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