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Coastal Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

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Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.Landstylist: landscape design ideas, curated.
John Porcheddu
Dune House
Dune House
AcreAcre
Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Rory Gardiner
Seaside Front Garden - Dorset
Seaside Front Garden - Dorset
JPS Landscape DesignJPS Landscape Design
Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios
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 Photos by Caitlin Mills and Simone Shaw
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wedding Details
Reclaimed Wood San DiegoReclaimed Wood San Diego
Beach Style Landscape
Beach Style Landscape
Cobblestones entrance pathway
Cobblestones entrance pathway
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This Beach beauty was long overdue for some attention. BE Landscape Design elongated the patio stairs, capping them with Montauk Blue tile and stacked stone. Antique black cobblestone was used for the new entrance walkway. Circular seating, a bubbling fountain, and raised veggie boxes have transformed this small front yard into a hub for relaxation and neighborhood visits.
Centerville Gardens
Centerville Gardens
MainStay Landscape Inc.MainStay Landscape Inc.
Backyard pool landscape
Backyard pool landscape
Fox LandscapingFox Landscaping
Pool landscape design and installation to include a stone border, irrigation system renovation, Kichler landscape lighting system, and gravel channels for better drainage.
Private Residence Capitola, CA
Private Residence Capitola, CA
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Discover the epitome of coastal charm with our street-side garden that harmoniously blends beauty and sustainability. Nestled near the ocean, this garden stands as a testament to nature's resilience. Against a backdrop of a striking blue painted fence that mirrors the nearby ocean, a vibrant display of drought-tolerant perennials thrives.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Brigid Arnott
Buena Vista
Buena Vista
Pacific Ridge ConstructionPacific Ridge Construction
Green, lush landscaping now fills this beautiful backyard.
Marmion Coastal Garden
Marmion Coastal Garden
Garden Design PerthGarden Design Perth
I was employed to design and install new planting in the existing raised beds that would withstand the full sun, strong winds and salt that come hand in hand with being 500mm away from the Ocean. This planting is predominantly looked at from inside the house so also needed to be colourful and eye catching. Had the budget have stretched we would have also limewashed the walls, both retianing and the back.
Pebble Beach Home Remodel
Pebble Beach Home Remodel
JET ConstructionJET Construction
Menlo Park garden
Menlo Park garden
Sycamore DesignSycamore Design
This intimate garden utilizes a no-mow lawn, a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and ipe-deck. Photo Credit: Megan Keely
Alumroot Welcome
Alumroot Welcome
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Interspersed with California native Giant Chain Fern, Alumroot's delicate pink bells dance a happy hello along the garden walkway.
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.
Orange 2014
Orange 2014
xeristyle | exterior | designxeristyle | exterior | design
Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
South Yarmouth cottage
South Yarmouth cottage
Thayer's Landscape & DesignThayer's Landscape & Design
We built this mail box post to match brackets the client had inside their home.
North Lakes Coastal Cottage
North Lakes Coastal Cottage
Dylan BarkerDylan Barker
A mix of Australian coastal natives as well as some tropical and semi tropical favourites will provide a very coastal tropical feel once fully grown.

Coastal Garden for Spring 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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