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Coastal Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Corner Raised Vegetable and Herb Garden
Corner Raised Vegetable and Herb Garden
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
These are raised vegetable boxes at perfect height, 24" high. The are equipped with automatic drip irrigation system.
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical back formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a vegetable patch, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Napa Valley Olive tree, vines, entertaining, hang out patio
Classic Coastal Garden
Classic Coastal Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, white bird of paradise and boxwood
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal side xeriscape partial sun garden in Jacksonville with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Goldbug Island Residence
Goldbug Island Residence
REMARKREMARK
front yard
Photo of a coastal front xeriscape garden in Charleston with decomposed granite.
Project Highlights
Project Highlights
Kalorama Landscape, Inc.Kalorama Landscape, Inc.
Design ideas for a beach style back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.
Spanish Fountain
Spanish Fountain
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style back xeriscape partial sun garden wall for summer in Orange County with a water feature and decomposed granite.
Highlights
Highlights
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Design ideas for a small beach style front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Dune House
Dune House
AcreAcre
Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Derek Swalwell
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Santa Monica Garden Apartments
Santa Monica Garden Apartments
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
Each yard area was fenced in to provide individual yards to the units. A hedge was planted to offer seclusion. In addition, each patio area now features seating and dining areas.
Seaside Outdoor Play & Living Backyard
Seaside Outdoor Play & Living Backyard
studio M MERGEstudio M MERGE
This is an example of a beach style back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Goldbug Island Residence
Goldbug Island Residence
REMARKREMARK
garden gate
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back xeriscape full sun garden in Charleston with a pathway, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Riverside Retreat
Riverside Retreat
Kelli's Garden DesignKelli's Garden Design
This homeowner wanted to reuse some plants from a project that took place in the front yard. I designed them to fit into the currents landscaping. Again this landscape is designed to have color all year.
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Landscape Design Cremorne NSW
Landscape Design Cremorne NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
Landscape design Cremorne NSW
Design ideas for a small beach style front garden in Sydney with decomposed granite.
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.
Classic Coastal Garden
Classic Coastal Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.
Photo of a medium sized coastal side xeriscape partial sun garden in Jacksonville with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Classic Coastal Garden
Classic Coastal Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.
Photo of a medium sized beach style side xeriscape partial sun garden in Jacksonville with a pathway and decomposed granite.
Goldbug Island Residence
Goldbug Island Residence
REMARKREMARK
pool side patio
Medium sized nautical back xeriscape full sun garden in Charleston with a pathway, decomposed granite and a wood fence.

Coastal Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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