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Large Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.
lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
This is an example of a large beach style side full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a rockery.
The Highland House
The Highland House
UserUser
Erin Feinblatt
Design ideas for a large coastal back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a fire feature and gravel.
Backyard
Backyard
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
Photo of a large beach style back garden for autumn in Charleston with a fire feature.
Private House Lucilla
Private House Lucilla
Francesca Pagliai Studio FotograficoFrancesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico
Francesca Pagliai
This is an example of a large beach style side driveway partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Waterway Getaway
Waterway Getaway
Element Outdoor Living Inc.Element Outdoor Living Inc.
Large nautical front full sun garden for summer in Wilmington with natural stone paving.
JARDIN SUR LE MONT ST CLAIR
JARDIN SUR LE MONT ST CLAIR
GARDEN PARTYGARDEN PARTY
DAMIEN AURY PAYSAGISTE ENSNP et LAURE DELHOMME PHOTOGRAPHE
Design ideas for a large beach style sloped full sun garden in Montpellier with natural stone paving.
Nubble Project
Nubble Project
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Inspiration for a large beach style sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Sagaponack Estate
Sagaponack Estate
UserUser

This is an example of a large nautical back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a vegetable patch.
Artificial Grass / Turf
Artificial Grass / Turf
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Monica Sarduy
This is an example of a large coastal back partial sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Truro Retreat
Truro Retreat
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a large beach style back full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
outdoor shower, surfboard shower mosaic,
outdoor shower, surfboard shower mosaic,
tropical-artist.comtropical-artist.com
Custom outdoor surfboard shower by Tropical Artist, Teri Labrousse. Available via tropical-artist.com
This is an example of a large nautical back garden in Hawaii with a water feature.
Dalkey - Front garden gravel driveway
Dalkey - Front garden gravel driveway
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Large front garden with large lawn and gravel driveway.
Inspiration for a large coastal front partial sun garden in Dublin with gravel.
Rooms with a view
Rooms with a view
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
One of many views from the house. Here we can see how this design is so important, It can be seen from all angles. Landscape design & construction; Bayon Gardens Photography; Patrick Redmond Photography
Cape House
Cape House
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Looking into the courtyard with the elevated planters and two Adirondack Chairs in a casual seating area Photo Credit: Robert Benson
Design ideas for a large nautical courtyard full sun garden in Boston with a potted garden and gravel.
Kiawah Island Family Retreat
Kiawah Island Family Retreat
Medicine Wheel, LLCMedicine Wheel, LLC
Photo of a large beach style back private partial sun garden in Other with mulch.
Coogee Residence
Coogee Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Garden space - Coogee Family home
Inspiration for a large coastal back garden in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Xeriscape Install With Dry Creek + Low Water Plantings
Xeriscape Install With Dry Creek + Low Water Plantings
Yachats Yardscapes, LLCYachats Yardscapes, LLC
This gorgeous landscape install was designed to minimize runoff into the client's driveway. We chose plants with low-water needs, beautiful + ethically-sourced river rock, and hand-selected landscape boulders for this property.
Shore Life
Shore Life
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Photo of a large beach style back driveway garden in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Detailed look at steel sculpture in the garden. The fence resembles a wooden dune protection fence.
Design ideas for a large beach style back full sun garden in Charleston with a garden path.

Large 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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