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Coastal Partial Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.
SK ARBORS & GATES
SK ARBORS & GATES
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized beach style side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Tampa with a garden path, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Private House Lucilla
Private House Lucilla
Francesca Pagliai Studio FotograficoFrancesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico
Francesca Pagliai
This is an example of a large beach style side driveway partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Garden
Garden
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
Photo of a medium sized beach style back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield Beach
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.
Heron II Model in Helms Port
Heron II Model in Helms Port
Logan HomesLogan Homes
Unique Media and Design
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back partial sun garden in Other with a fire feature.
Coastal Landscape
Coastal Landscape
Studio 2112 Landscape Architecture, IncStudio 2112 Landscape Architecture, Inc
Design ideas for a large nautical side partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path.
Genoa Bay, BC - Retaining Wall & Fence
Genoa Bay, BC - Retaining Wall & Fence
Island Pacific LandscapingIsland Pacific Landscaping
A West Coast style seaside backyard featuring a rock retaining wall and nautical rope fencing.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back partial sun garden in Vancouver with a retaining wall.
Rocky Fire Pit Area - Permeable
Rocky Fire Pit Area - Permeable
CA YardscapeCA Yardscape
Photo of a small coastal back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a fire feature and gravel.
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.
Lake Michigan House, Town of Belgium
Lake Michigan House, Town of Belgium
Legacy Architecture, Inc.Legacy Architecture, Inc.
Legacy Architecture, Inc.
This is an example of a beach style back partial sun garden in Milwaukee with a fire feature and mulch.
Finished Projects
Finished Projects
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
Alan D Holt ASLA Landscape Architect
This is an example of a medium sized nautical side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with decking and a garden path.
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Céline Marie GESSIERCéline Marie GESSIER
Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.
Dalkey - Front garden gravel driveway
Dalkey - Front garden gravel driveway
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Large front garden with large lawn and gravel driveway.
Inspiration for a large coastal front partial sun garden in Dublin with gravel.
Cogdill Residence
Cogdill Residence
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
This waterfront landscape has been greatly enhanced by a variety of hardscapes, river rock, half man boulders and a variety of sun loving salt spray tolerant plants. This site is located at the northern end of Puget Sound in Washington State.
Lakeside garden
Lakeside garden
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
The Pennsylvania Bluestone walk and native plantings of wildflowers, grasses and evergreens make this an attractive walk to the new dock.
Inspiration for a nautical sloped partial sun garden steps for autumn in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Fordyce | Brentwood
Fordyce | Brentwood
Cari Berg Interior DesignCari Berg Interior Design
Photo of a large nautical back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Cooking Oasis
Cooking Oasis
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a desert look and concrete paving.
Ventura
Ventura
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs
Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.
Photo of a small coastal back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
West Melbourne Landscape Design
West Melbourne Landscape Design
Hortus LandscapingHortus Landscaping
Plant selection in this area reflects it's partly shaded conditions.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front partial sun garden in Orlando with a retaining wall and concrete paving.

Coastal Partial Sun 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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