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Coastal Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Brick paver driveway
Brick paver driveway
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Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.Ron Rule Consultants Ltd.
Photographer: Pierre Iacolare
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
LCPH Photos
LCPH Photos
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Tabby Concrete sidewalk with oyster shell
Faulkner Drive
Faulkner Drive
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Greg Premru Photography
Commodore 703
Commodore 703
Jared Poole DesignJared Poole Design
Entrance to the New Private Front Patio Garden
Entrance to the New Private Front Patio Garden
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Door to the New Secret Front Garden Patio. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Amagansett Lanes
Amagansett Lanes
James Merrell Architects, P.C.James Merrell Architects, P.C.
Matt Carbone
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
A trio of king palms line the driveway providing shade to the house and driveway during the hottest times of the year casting dazzling dancing shadows that move throughout the day that mimic the laser cut panels lining the driveway.
Coastal Beach Front - Palm Beach
Coastal Beach Front - Palm Beach
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Brigid Arnott
Connecticut Beachside Casual
Connecticut Beachside Casual
Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & DesignSeventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design
Front entry with gravel driveway and ample parking. Fencing, arbor and gates work with house architecture and create handsome presentation from the road, clearly marking primary and secondary yard entries. Photo: Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr.
Rustic Cape Cod Rambling Rose and Hydrangea allee accent ocean view in Chatham,
Rustic Cape Cod Rambling Rose and Hydrangea allee accent ocean view in Chatham,
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Design and installed by Chris Kolb of Ark Gardens. This photograph was taken by Chris Kolb. This rustic coastal Chatham property has an heirloom climbing rose on a trellis system over the garage. Ark Gardens installed rot resistant red cedar shingles and spacers were used under the trellis to resist moisture and allow flow of water and air under the giant climbing rose. Hydrangeas were transplanted from elsewhere on the estate to create an allee that draws the eye to the ocean view. Shasta Daisies bloom at the foot of the rose. Chris decided to punctuate the hedge of Hydrangea with the native white blooming Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' and limb up and prune the native cedars.
Ocean Front
Ocean Front
TMS ArchitectsTMS Architects
TMS Architects
Carmel stone walls
Carmel stone walls
Paso Robles LandscapingPaso Robles Landscaping
Quaint cottage design & build Carmel stone cut courtyard walls
Makamah House
Makamah House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
On this narrow site, the only place for a basketball court was the front yard. A subtle pattern in the pavers establishes key markings.
Green Island Design
Green Island Design
Green Island DesignGreen Island Design
Paver Apron and Entry Piers
Front - Gravel parking area
Front - Gravel parking area
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Seaside
Seaside
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Circular peastone drive with cobble edging and banding Photo by Pete Cadieux
Shore Life
Shore Life
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Mountain Meadow Inspired Garden
Mountain Meadow Inspired Garden
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This front entry has some coastal along with mountain influence and is accented by natural stone, stone walls, pilasters, and ceramic pots.

Coastal Driveway 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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