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Coastal Garden with a Retaining Wall Ideas and Designs

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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.
Water's edge
Water's edge
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
Perennial Geraniums, Autumn Bride Heuchera, Carex pennsylvanica were planted in massed drifts along this hillside. Vardar Valley Boxwood and Otto Luyken Laurel are used to add some height and evergreen foliage to the planting. The wide, serpentine sandstone slab staircase with generous sized landings are used to create a beautiful walk to the water.
Luxusgarten mit Pool
Luxusgarten mit Pool
BEGRÜNDER ArgegartenBEGRÜNDER Argegarten
Inspiration for a large nautical sloped full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and decking.
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.
West Coast contemporary
West Coast contemporary
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
A curving flagstone path leads to an intimate seating area and small flagstone patio with a superb water view. The garden beds are edged with ornamental boulders for informal appeal.
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.
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.
permeable driveway
permeable driveway
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style back driveway full sun garden in Other with concrete paving and a retaining wall.
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.
Greenwood Lake Beautiful Planting
Greenwood Lake Beautiful Planting
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
Two Montgomery blue spruce frame the stone steps leading to the pool area.
Photo of a large nautical back formal garden in New York with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Robert Young ArchitectsRobert Young Architects
Inspiration for a nautical garden seating in New York with a retaining wall.
Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Sea walls and docks
Sea walls and docks
Araneo Landworks Inc.Araneo Landworks Inc.
Design ideas for a large coastal sloped partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Modern Coastal Garden, East Sussex, UK
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back full sun garden for summer in Sussex with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Craftsman Beach House Gibsons BC
Craftsman Beach House Gibsons BC
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by Walter Powell Architect, Sunshine Coast Home Design, Photo by Linda Sabiston, First Impression Photography
Coastal back partial sun garden in Vancouver with a retaining wall.
Kurapia ground cover as lawn replacement
Kurapia ground cover as lawn replacement
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Narraweena Landscaping project - Sandstone retaining walls, Travertine pavers
Narraweena Landscaping project - Sandstone retaining walls, Travertine pavers
Branching Out Co.Branching Out Co.
Sandstone retaining walls Travertine pavers Beanbag: Eco Outdoor Photo credit: The Production Co.
Coastal back garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Modern Coastal Garden, East Sussex, UK
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back full sun garden for summer in Sussex with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
San Francisco designer showcase
San Francisco designer showcase
UserUser
Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
permeable driveway
permeable driveway
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Inspiration for a beach style back driveway full sun garden in Other with concrete paving and a retaining wall.

Coastal Garden with a Retaining Wall 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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