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Large Coastal Garden Ideas and Designs

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lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
Design ideas for a large beach style side full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Seaside
Seaside
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Bluestone front walk and circular peastone drive Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a large nautical front driveway full sun garden in Boston with gravel.
Fire Pit Lawn
Fire Pit Lawn
Project Delivery GroupProject Delivery Group
Fire pit with Oolite stone. Boulders for seating were pulled from the nearby environment. Firepit overlooks the beach and provides sweeping views of the nearby.
Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch.
Large nautical back partial sun garden for summer in Boston.
Martha's Vineyard Estate
Martha's Vineyard Estate
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Large coastal back formal full sun garden in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.
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.
Villa VB
Villa VB
Arnaud GallouArnaud Gallou
This is an example of a large coastal back garden in Bordeaux with a garden path and decking.
Mahogany Landing
Mahogany Landing
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Another lake house that we did with a massive backyard. We created some contours to create a cozy fire pit area surrounded by Spruce and a beach area for the kids!
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.
Kennebunk Beach Retreat
Kennebunk Beach Retreat
Dan Viehmann LandscapingDan Viehmann Landscaping
A line of arborvitae was used to create a natural privacy fence along the boundary. Irregular bluestone was then laid in a stepping stone pattern up to the vinyl picket fence.
Coastal Landscape
Coastal Landscape
Studio 2112 Landscape Architecture, IncStudio 2112 Landscape Architecture, Inc
Design ideas for a large nautical side partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path.
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.
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Private Waterfront Residence in Wardour
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Inspiration for a large nautical garden in Baltimore.
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.
Fordyce | Brentwood
Fordyce | Brentwood
Cari Berg Interior DesignCari Berg Interior Design
Photo of a large nautical back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
On the Rocks
On the Rocks
DeLeers Construction, Inc.DeLeers Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a large nautical back garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Lake Michigan Retreat
Lake Michigan Retreat
Blue Ridge, Inc.Blue Ridge, Inc.
Steven F. Fox Photography
Photo of a large nautical garden in Grand Rapids.
Cape Elizabeth from bare ground up
Cape Elizabeth from bare ground up
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
The front lawn area is adorned with numerous plantings and a border fence. The purple scaevola borders the Mystic Mountain granite front walkway.
This is an example of a large beach style back formal full sun garden in Portland Maine with a garden path and concrete paving.
Native coastal design
Native coastal design
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
This is an example of a large coastal front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Miami with gravel and a garden path.
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.

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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