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Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cottage on Cabot
Cottage on Cabot
Pineapples, Palms, Etc.Pineapples, Palms, Etc.
Beach style garden in Miami.
Back garden planting with large boulder
Back garden planting with large boulder
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Lush back garden planting, with flowering perennials, grasses and evergreen ground covers. The tree is a mature Amelanchier (Serviceberry). A large boulder that was found on site sits in a bed of Irish Moss (Sagina) and Japanese Acorus Grass.
lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
Design ideas for a large nautical side full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
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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
Ditch the Lawn
Ditch the Lawn
CP LandscapesCP Landscapes
We removed the lawn and replaced with drought tolerant, native plants among moss covered boulders. We added crushed gravel along edge of sidewalk. We installed a gravel walkway from the driveway to the front door with an addition of a block retaining wall.
Molalla Stone Steps
Molalla Stone Steps
Yachats Yardscapes, LLCYachats Yardscapes, LLC
The client requested we rebuild steps leading to their greenhouse in a marker that made them look like they'd been in place for years.
This is an example of a small beach style back fully shaded garden in Portland with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Cohasset - Jerusalem Road Project
Cohasset - Jerusalem Road Project
Brickstone Design & BuildBrickstone Design & Build
Inspiration for a beach style garden in Boston.
Seaside patio garden
Seaside patio garden
Anita Sullivan GardensAnita Sullivan Gardens
Planter and seat design for small wedge-shaped patio.
Design ideas for a small nautical courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in Sussex with a raised bed and decking.
Mill Valley Residence
Mill Valley Residence
Wright ArchitectureWright Architecture
Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.
Cranberry Crush Hibiscus
Cranberry Crush Hibiscus
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Cranberry Crush Hibiscus - Near-black buds open to glossy, deep scarlet red, 7-8 inch wide flowers with heavily overlapping petals. These dramatic blossoms cover the plan from midsummer to early fall. They are set against a perfect backdrop of glossy deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves with slightly purple overtones. - 4 ft tall and 4-5 ft wide Blooms: midsummer, late fall, early fall.
Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
The small backyard is home to an old fashioned canna stand and brilliant bougainvillea.
Design ideas for a small coastal back garden in Santa Barbara.
The New Secret - Front Patio Garden
The New Secret - Front Patio Garden
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
The New deck was custom stained to fit the coastal living vibe with a fountain and fire pit providing a relaxing atmosphere. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Albury Street
Albury Street
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front formal partial sun garden in Miami with natural stone paving.
Westport Cottage
Westport Cottage
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Inspiration for a small beach style front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Bluestone walkway. Summer flowering perennials and annuals. Lighting by Night Tide Lighting.
Photo of a beach style front driveway full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids.
Beach House Entry
Beach House Entry
Andover Landscape Design & ConstructionAndover Landscape Design & Construction
The client asked us to create a low maintenance, highly functional front entry to this beachfront retreat. As with most beach homes, guest parking is critical and creating an easy to navigate parking area is paramount to design success. We chose to maximize the front yard without turning it into a parking lot. Native crushed stone parking pads surrounded by sun loving, drought tolerant plants create exactly what the client was looking for.
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.
Harriet Haven
Harriet Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Closeup of the swing bed pergola area. The wood columns and white picket fence gives you the coastal feel and the dramatic lighting features gives you that romantic feel. Don't forget about the swing from the large oak tree.
HARDSCAPE DESIGN – BUILD SERVICES
HARDSCAPE DESIGN – BUILD SERVICES
David Ash Jr. Landscape ContractorsDavid Ash Jr. Landscape Contractors
Inspiration for a beach style garden in New York with natural stone 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.
Ceramic Glazed Planters
Ceramic Glazed Planters
Urban StoneworksUrban Stoneworks
Photo of a beach style garden in Miami.
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