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Sunnymeade
Sunnymeade
Ocean Road LandscapingOcean Road Landscaping
This landscape garden won the 2014 Landscape Victoria Awards for “Plants In the Landscape”. With its natural Stingy Bark twisted trees, the design highlights and enhances these beautiful sculptural trees. The plants are the landscape, attracting wildlife and frogs, with evidence of children climbing and playing in this space. The use of north facing sun has been harnessed in the court yard close to the house, offering a completely different micro-climate, and protection from the southerly breeze. This landscape garden was in the Open Gardens Australia for a special twilight event in January 2014 & 2015. With features such as decking, stonewalls and plantings that are drought hardy and indigenous. Monies raised from these garden openings were donated to the Anglesea CFA. Plants in Landscape Award –Landscape Victoria Judge, Bryan Rankin- Lifetime Member said… “WOW! This is an exceptional garden. The plants in this garden are the landscape. The existing trees have been made features in the overall landscape, and new plantings have been done to compliment and further highlight the existing trees. The use of native plants in a structured manner has worked really well, and the retention of an undisturbed strip of indigenous vegetation has been sensitively incorporated into the landscape. It was also great to see that this was a space that was explored and utilised by the whole family.” Extra information Design by Sinatra Murphy and Peter Shaw Photo by Caitlin Mills
Albury Street
Albury Street
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Photo of a medium sized coastal back formal full sun garden in Miami with natural stone paving.
Fantastic Front Entry Gardens
Fantastic Front Entry Gardens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape design by John Algozzini.
Design ideas for a large beach style front full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Modern Coastal Outdoor Living Addition
Modern Coastal Outdoor Living Addition
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
This Edina, MN project started when the client’s contacted me about their desire to create a family friendly entertaining space as well as a great place to entertain friends. The site amenities that were incorporated into the landscape design-build include a swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor dining space with grill/kitchen/bar combo, a mortared stone wood burning fireplace, and a pool house. The house was built in 2015 and the rear yard was left essentially as a clean slate. Existing construction consisted of a covered screen porch with screens opening out to another covered space. Both were built with the floor constructed of composite decking (low lying deck, one step off to grade). The deck also wrapped over to doorways out of the kitchenette & dining room. This open amount of deck space allowed us to reconsider the furnishings for dining and how we could incorporate the bar and outdoor kitchen. We incorporated a self-contained spa within the deck to keep it closer to the house for winter use. It is surrounded by a raised masonry seating wall for “hiding” the spa and comfort for access. The deck was dis-assembled as needed to accommodate the masonry for the spa surround, bar, outdoor kitchen & re-built for a finished look as it attached back to the masonry. The layout of the 20’x48’ swimming pool was determined in order to accommodate the custom pool house & rear/side yard setbacks. The client wanted to create ample space for chaise loungers & umbrellas as well as a nice seating space for the custom wood burning fireplace. Raised masonry walls are used to define these areas and give a sense of space. The pool house is constructed in line with the swimming pool on the deep/far end. The swimming pool was installed with a concrete subdeck to allow for a custom stone coping on the pool edge. The patio material and coping are made out of 24”x36” Ardeo Limestone. 12”x24” Ardeo Limestone is used as veneer for the masonry items. The fireplace is a main focal point, so we decided to use a different veneer than the other masonry areas so it could stand out a bit more. The clients have been enjoying all of the new additions to their dreamy coastal backyard. All of the elements flow together nicely and entertaining family and friends couldn’t be easier in this beautifully remodeled space.
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Hermosa Beach Beach House
Design + Build by LazarDesign + Build by Lazar
Indoor waterfall in stairwell brings the outdoors in with a water feature and palm trees in Hermosa Beach, California. Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar. DesignBuildbySouthSwell.com Photography by Joel Silva
Watch Hill Oceanfront Residence
Watch Hill Oceanfront Residence
Michael McKinley and Associates, LLCMichael McKinley and Associates, LLC
Kindra Clineff
Large beach style garden in Providence.
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Expansive beach style back full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a water feature and concrete paving.
Sound front Project
Sound front Project
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive beach style sloped full sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Stairs and Decking to Cabana
Stairs and Decking to Cabana
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Stairs from the pool level down to the cabana are clad in PVC decking. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Design ideas for an expansive beach style back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Chicago with decking.
Grand View Point
Grand View Point
Outdoor Living LLCOutdoor Living LLC
Limestone Retaining, Lakefront Property
This is an example of a medium sized nautical back full sun garden in Detroit with brick paving.
Seaside
Seaside
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Circular peastone drive with cobble edging and banding Photo by Pete Cadieux
This is an example of a large beach style front driveway full sun garden in Boston with gravel.
South Shore Waterfront Landscape
South Shore Waterfront Landscape
Melissa MacDonald, Landscape ArchitectMelissa MacDonald, Landscape Architect
This is an example of a large nautical back formal full sun garden for summer in Boston.
Hyères - vue panoramique sur la mer
Hyères - vue panoramique sur la mer
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
Photo of a nautical full sun garden in Marseille with a retaining wall and a wood fence.
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Ponderosa Landscaping & StoneworkPonderosa Landscaping & Stonework
Design ideas for an expansive beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Boston with a garden path.
Stream Renovation
Stream Renovation
PetrowGardens Landscape DesignPetrowGardens Landscape Design
Before we came on site, this stream drained the watershed on coastal Connecticut . We removed the pachysandra that was clogging the waterway, rebuilt the stream bed with large boulders and planted native grasses and perennials.
Custom Fire Pit & Seating Area
Custom Fire Pit & Seating Area
James C. Grimes Land DesignJames C. Grimes Land Design
Custom in-ground fire pit, complete with seating area. Perfect for enjoying summer nights with guests.
This is an example of a large beach style back garden for summer in New York with a fire feature.
Boathouse
Boathouse
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Photo of a nautical garden in Toronto.
San Francisco designer showcase
San Francisco designer showcase
UserUser
Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
This is an example of an expansive nautical back formal and private full sun garden for summer in Orange County with concrete paving and a stone fence.
La Jolla Prospect Water Features
La Jolla Prospect Water Features
Nature Designs LandscapingNature Designs Landscaping
This beautiful water feature re-design & remodel was for our client's gorgeous home perched on the cliffs of La Jolla, CA. We redesigned & upgraded the existing water system, removed the leaking and dated stream, installed a new natural garden stream (focused on highlighting the 3 granite cored fountains and the tumbling waterfalls), installed new drainage, irrigation, planting & landscape lighting, as well as flagstone "bridges" for the water feature to cross under existing walkways.

Luxury 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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