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Coastal Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.
Photographer: Pierre Iacolare
This is an example of a beach style sloped driveway garden in Vancouver.
Whale House
Whale House
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by: SunshineCoastHomeDesign.com
Photo of a beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Vancouver.
Richmond Beach House
Richmond Beach House
Lloyd ArchitectsLloyd Architects
Inspiration for a nautical sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 14
Re-Imagined Shoreline | 14
Broadhurst + AssociatesBroadhurst + Associates
Inspiration for a nautical sloped full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
This quaint beach cottage is nestled on the coastal shores of Martha's Vineyard.
This is an example of a large nautical sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with gravel.
Coogee Garden
Coogee Garden
UserUser
Jason Busch
Design ideas for a large nautical sloped full sun garden for summer in Sydney with decking.
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Rock garden and stairway to upper entertainment area. Many "sun loving" hardy perennials can be encouraged to re-bloom later in the season by simply cutting them back right after they finish their initial flowering. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Ponderosa Landscaping & StoneworkPonderosa Landscaping & Stonework
Design ideas for an expansive coastal sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall.
Gig Harbor Residence
Gig Harbor Residence
UserUser
Before picture of blank garden bed along hillside steps
Large coastal sloped full sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.
3629 Park Dr
3629 Park Dr
Dale SheppardDale Sheppard
Wonderful Highbank Waterfront property with spectacular 180 degree views to Downtown Victoria, Mt. Baker, Juan De Fuca Straight and Ocean. Situated on a completely private & nicely landscaped 1.28 acre parcel. Colwood/Metchosin border location, close Royal Bay Waterfront Development. 2400 sq/ft 2 level House, well maintained, needs updating. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, great ocean views from East facing rooms. Large kitchen, livingroom leads to private view patio & gardens. Down has large familyroom, lots of storage, bdrm. 2 year old roof, alarm system, built-in vac, propane generator, irrigation. Most of the property is level. Great for pets, animals & kids! Lots of fruit trees, gardens, sheds for wood, storage & hottub Building. Lots of parking.
Beach Access
Beach Access
Prairie Blue LandscapesPrairie Blue Landscapes
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a coastal sloped garden steps in Chicago with decking.
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wood San DiegoReclaimed Wood San Diego
This is an example of an expansive beach style sloped formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path.
Wharf House
Wharf House
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a coastal sloped garden steps in Portland Maine with natural stone paving.
San Juan Island Waterfront Residence - Project 157
San Juan Island Waterfront Residence - Project 157
Island Gardens CompanyIsland Gardens Company
Design ideas for a coastal sloped garden seating in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Nubble Project
Nubble Project
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Design ideas for a large nautical sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
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.
Oceanfront Estate
Oceanfront Estate
Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.Thomas Lynch Design, Inc.
This is an example of a coastal sloped full sun garden in Portland Maine with a rockery.
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.
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
Warren's NurseryWarren's Nursery
Beautiful Native Garden
Photo of a large beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in New York with a potted garden and mulch.
Beach Access
Beach Access
Prairie Blue LandscapesPrairie Blue Landscapes
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a nautical sloped garden steps in Chicago with decking.

Coastal Sloped 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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