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Coastal Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Bluestone walkway with summer color.
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
Warren's NurseryWarren's Nursery
Beautiful Native Garden
Landscape Solutions
Landscape Solutions
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
A new raised planter bed softens the patio and helps screen the adjacent raised filtration area.
San Juan Island Residence | 08
San Juan Island Residence | 08
Broadhurst + AssociatesBroadhurst + Associates
Looking East Toward The Enclosed Sun Garden Close to the house and terraces, the effect of ornamental plants “volunteering” from the enclosure into the broader landscape was sought.
Sculpture detail
Sculpture detail
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Container Gardens, Planters, Urns, Window Boxes
Container Gardens, Planters, Urns, Window Boxes
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
Peter Atkins and Associates, LLC
SK ARBORS & GATES
SK ARBORS & GATES
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield Beach
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCBarbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC
Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.
Long Beach, NY
Long Beach, NY
Harder Services Inc.Harder Services Inc.
First warm day of the year, March 2017 Photo Cred: Jack Harder
Backyard Beach Volleyball Court
Backyard Beach Volleyball Court
United Volleyball Supply, LLC.United Volleyball Supply, LLC.
Backyard Beach Volleyball Court System with Artificial Turf
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Front entry landscape with cracked bluestone patio
Backyard and Patio
Backyard and Patio
Merkley SupplyMerkley Supply
Luxusgarten mit Pool
Luxusgarten mit Pool
BEGRÜNDER ArgegartenBEGRÜNDER Argegarten
Twin Pines Cottage
Twin Pines Cottage
The Rauland Agency, Inc.The Rauland Agency, Inc.
The view from the parking pad (no asphalt or concrete on this poetic property) sets the tone of a secret enchanted gardenscape.
Great Family Spaces, Patios, and Walkways
Great Family Spaces, Patios, and Walkways
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape design by John Algozzini
Curved pergola and benches with focal point
Curved pergola and benches with focal point
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
Melissa Clark Photography
Kayak and Paddle Board rack
Kayak and Paddle Board rack
Vincelli Construction & RestorationsVincelli Construction & Restorations
Kayak / Paddle board covered rack, Cedar plank roof , cedar rafters and brackets
Coastal Retreat - Somerset Contemporary Coastal Garden
Coastal Retreat - Somerset Contemporary Coastal Garden
GreenBirdGreenBird
GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Potomac River waterfront
Potomac River waterfront
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
Shoreline restoration on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Salt marsh restored after removal of invasive phragmites. Native grasses, like Spartina, and salt marsh hay, help to clean the marsh and restore the beachfront.
Compact Front Yard
Compact Front Yard
Planned Environment AssociatesPlanned Environment Associates
The small bluestone terrace was separated from the street by a low limestone seat wall and planted berm.

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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