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Expansive Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Renovation at the Chop
Renovation at the Chop
Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.Martha's Vineyard Construction Co., Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive beach style front formal full sun garden for summer in Boston.
Huge Project in Eastham
Huge Project in Eastham
Stephanie Berry-PhotographerStephanie Berry-Photographer
This home in Eastham, Mass. has had a major outdoor makeover. I was allowed to go several times to the home at various times during and after construction and at different times of day as well.
Glicine/Wisteria
Glicine/Wisteria
Lidia ZitaraLidia Zitara
Lidia Zitara
Photo of an expansive coastal roof full sun garden for spring in Other with a living wall.
Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach
Celtic Concepts, Inc. Landscape ContractorsCeltic Concepts, Inc. Landscape Contractors
This is an example of an expansive beach style back full sun garden in New York with brick paving.
Pool
Pool
Naples Bay Builders, Inc.Naples Bay Builders, Inc.
Expansive beach style back formal full sun garden for winter in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Huge Project in Eastham
Huge Project in Eastham
Stephanie Berry-PhotographerStephanie Berry-Photographer
This home in Eastham, Mass. has had a major outdoor makeover. I was allowed to go several times to the home at various times during and after construction and at different times of day as well.
River of Life
River of Life
JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.
Who doesn't want a beach in there backyard??? caved from scatch this sandy beach area is where to be. Stones were placed by hand and stacked for natural erosion control purposes.
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living
LandformsLandforms
Our clients in Bloomfield Michigan wanted their old wooden steps replaced with something safe, sturdy and beautiful. We installed 35 natural guillotine cut stone steps each weighing over 200 lbs. To soften the slope we incorporated tumbled paver landings. Along with a stepping stone pathway to the dock we installed a tumbled block seating wall. Both sides were enhanced with lots of perennials to add color and interest. Landscape lighting was installed to add beauty and safety in the evenings. Landforms Inc.
Sound front Project
Sound front Project
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive coastal sloped full sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Manchester by the Sea
Manchester by the Sea
Richard Burck AssociatesRichard Burck Associates
Photo of an expansive beach style side partial sun garden in Boston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Seaside Country
Seaside Country
Ashley Farrell Landscape DesignAshley Farrell Landscape Design
Ashley Farrell Landscape Design
Design ideas for an expansive coastal back partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with gravel.
Before & After
Before & After
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Tri County Landscape
Photo of an expansive beach style back garden in Tampa with natural stone paving.
Waterfall
Waterfall
Forme d'AcquaForme d'Acqua
Expansive nautical front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Coastal Rhode Island Garden: Salt Pond Friendly
Coastal Rhode Island Garden: Salt Pond Friendly
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
Design Gentle Gardener Green Design Hardscape: Bruce Brawley Site Work/Boulder placement: Keena Bros. copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Inspiration for an expansive beach style garden in Richmond.
Glicine su cipressi
Glicine su cipressi
Lidia ZitaraLidia Zitara
Lidia Zitara
This is an example of an expansive coastal full sun garden for spring in Other.
Beach boardwalk
Beach boardwalk
Glorious GardensGlorious Gardens
Emma Almendarez
Design ideas for an expansive coastal back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego.
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.
Huge Project in Eastham
Huge Project in Eastham
Stephanie Berry-PhotographerStephanie Berry-Photographer
This home in Eastham, Mass. has had a major outdoor makeover. I was allowed to go several times to the home at various times during and after construction and at different times of day as well.
Luxury Seaside Villa
Luxury Seaside Villa
Ambient Lounge UKAmbient Lounge UK
Garden landscaping with contours to compliment your luxury home. Outdoor luxury bean bag furniture is a great way to enjoy the expanses of your garden photo by andy tavares
Waterside renovation
Waterside renovation
Longmeadow Landscape Design & Maintenance, Inc.Longmeadow Landscape Design & Maintenance, Inc.
Perennial bed with ornamental grasses, perennials, shrubs and annuals.
This is an example of an expansive beach style garden in New York.

Expansive 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.
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