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Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
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
Morro Heights
Morro Heights
Estero Builders, Inc.Estero Builders, Inc.
Sandprints Photography
Allée Béton désactivé
Allée Béton désactivé
GARDEN CONCEPTSGARDEN CONCEPTS
GArden concepts
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
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Matthew Williams
Lake Samish Home and Garden
Lake Samish Home and Garden
Molly Maguire Landscape ArchitectureMolly Maguire Landscape Architecture
Molly Maguire
Beachside Haven
Beachside Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This backyard is nestled on a popular lake. We added a private beach, stunning stacked retaining walls, an ipe deck, outdoor kitchen, bluestone patio and stunning year round landscaping. The tiered landscape complements the new construction home and maximizes the usable space of the yard.
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Stone retaining wall with Crape Myrtle and grasses
Branford Harbor Residence
Branford Harbor Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Bayside Compound
Bayside Compound
Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLCSpaulding Landscape Architects, LLC
spaulding landscape architects, llc
Seabreeze Cottage
Seabreeze Cottage
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Vicky Martel
Techo-Bloc Eva Paver Driveway
Techo-Bloc Eva Paver Driveway
Shull LandscapingShull Landscaping
Lakeside Lookout
Lakeside Lookout
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Rock garden with stone stairway leading to guest parking. This garden is filled with hardy, sun loving perennials such as: Sedum, Coreopsis, Yucca, Cerastium, Thyme, Euphorbia, Salvia, Russian Sage and Knockout Roses. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Spanish Fountain
Spanish Fountain
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Harriet Haven
Harriet Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Great view of the outdoor dining and kitchen. We created the driftwood centerpiece with succulents for the table setting. Great way to get that coastal feel.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
All the plants were designed to complement the house colors, yet bring variety and interest to the yard.
Westport Cottage
Westport Cottage
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Crescent Beach
Crescent Beach
Paeonia GardensPaeonia Gardens

Coastal Garden for Summer 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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