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Coastal Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Cape Cod Home Chatham, Massachusetts
Cape Cod Home Chatham, Massachusetts
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
A Daylilly field was planted along the roadway leading to this coastal New England beach cottage. A clipped privet hedge is planted between the summer blooming flowers and the wild plants on abutting properties.
St Pete Beach House
St Pete Beach House
Egan Painting LLCEgan Painting LLC
Belle Island
Belle Island
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Chris Bradbury, Glenwood Road Studios Coming on to design the plantings for this lovely waterfront property which was rebuilt after significant storm damage, Barbara created a planting plan that specified plantings that would enhance the property and survive the harsh coastal conditions in the future. She also coordinated hiring of the landscape contractors who installed the new landscape after the completion of the masonry work. As part of the rebuilding of the property, significant changes were in order to make the residence livable again. All modifications had to meet current FEMA regulations and address future storm events. The house was rebuilt 6 feet above the street level and incorporated multiple retaining walls. New salt tolerant plantings were added to provide screening for the dining and lounging terrace along the Sound side of the house. Additional plantings were added to provide screening from the nearby homes, create privacy on the dining terrace from the numerous dog walkers along the adjacent streets, provide interest without blocking views to the Sound from nearby neighbors, compliment the lovely stone retaining walls and create seasonal interest with colorful flowering shrubs.
Sandbanks Luxury
Sandbanks Luxury
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Towncourt Homes
Montreaux
Montreaux
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Gravel driveway with Thyme, Saxifraga, Artimisia planting
Jardin sans entretien
Jardin sans entretien
Jardins de VendéeJardins de Vendée
aménagement du côté de la maison Le gazon synthétique permet de cheminer dans l'ensemble du jardin. Michel BENETEAU
West Coast Living
West Coast Living
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Tired of freezing bleak winters, this client decided to split her time between Michigan and Southern California. She bought this bright, airy home that epitomizes West Coast living, but the prior owner had not done anything to maintain the garden in many years. The grounds were filled with poorly placed and sickly-looking plants. The new homeowner wanted her garden to be a respite from subzero temperatures, filled year-round with flowers. Deciding what to keep, what to move and what to add, we came up with a plant pallet full of California and Mexico natives, and lots of succulents as well. We added over 1000 plants, filling this property with lush, year-round color that is undeniably Southern Californian.
Tropical Backyard Oasis - waterfall and koi pond
Tropical Backyard Oasis - waterfall and koi pond
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
Poured in place colored concrete curbs were added to each side of the driveway to contain the bocce ball court as well as to retain water on site so that it percolates into the surrounding ground to irrigate trees.
Centerport
Centerport
Matthew Korn, AIAMatthew Korn, AIA
Sullivan's Island Beach House
Sullivan's Island Beach House
REMARKREMARK
Patrick Brickman of Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Surfside Lane
Surfside Lane
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
permeable paver driveway with granite cobble apron.
Green Island Design
Green Island Design
Green Island DesignGreen Island Design
Front Entry with Cultured Stone Walls and Landscaping
South Shore Residence
South Shore Residence
Capri ArchitectureCapri Architecture
Paver walkways
Paver walkways
Yardworks, Inc.Yardworks, Inc.
Yardworks, Inc.
Shellscapes
Shellscapes
ShellscapesShellscapes
Delaware Beach House Landscaping Project
Delaware Beach House Landscaping Project
Borsello LandscapingBorsello Landscaping
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Wellfleet Rock Wall
Ponderosa Landscaping & StoneworkPonderosa Landscaping & Stonework
Del Mar Escape
Del Mar Escape
Cross Construction Inc.Cross Construction Inc.
Teak trash enclosure with a copper patina lid and hardware
Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach
Gulfstream Builders, Inc.Gulfstream Builders, Inc.

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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