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Coastal Grey Garden Ideas and Designs

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Genoa Bay, BC - Retaining Wall & Fence
Genoa Bay, BC - Retaining Wall & Fence
Island Pacific LandscapingIsland Pacific Landscaping
A West Coast style seaside backyard featuring a rock retaining wall and nautical rope fencing.
San Francisco designer showcase
San Francisco designer showcase
UserUser
Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
Landscapes: Ireland and beyond
Landscapes: Ireland and beyond
Schuster PhotographySchuster Photography
Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey
Northampton NurseryNorthampton Nursery
Installing a Grey Concrete Driveway in Del Mar
Installing a Grey Concrete Driveway in Del Mar
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic is installing an entire driveway of natural grey concrete with an etch finish. All of this was designed by Tony Vitale.
Sonora avenue contemporary
Sonora avenue contemporary
Martin Hoffmann, Landscape ArchitectMartin Hoffmann, Landscape Architect
front yard casual
San Juan Island Residence | 06
San Juan Island Residence | 06
Broadhurst + AssociatesBroadhurst + Associates
View From Open Front Door
Peaceful Pleasure Point
Peaceful Pleasure Point
Woodling Landscape DesignWoodling Landscape Design
This cute beach house in the iconic Pleasure Point neighborhood needed an overhaul after years of salt spray and neglect. My client wanted low-maintenance plants, year-round color and succulents. He also wanted a peaceful, zen-like environment. We chose neutral pavers in greys and tans in a simple pattern for the driveway and flagstone for the patio that matched the new colors of the home. The plant palette is simple yet striking and about as low-maintenance as you can get. A beautiful waterfall cascades over stone and percolates gradually into the drycreek. A perfect spot for unwinding with a glass of wine after a long day.
Beach Style Garden
Beach Style Garden
Severn River
Severn River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
ヤマモミジの木漏れ日が作る、しっとりとした風景
ヤマモミジの木漏れ日が作る、しっとりとした風景
造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】
雪見灯篭と石橋を庭側から望む眺め。下草類のリズムが際立つ風景ですが、連続して植栽したモミジの作る木漏れ日が、自然味さえ感じさせるしっとりとした雰囲気を作り出します。
Tim Clarke Design - Project SBR
Tim Clarke Design - Project SBR
Tim Clarke DesignTim Clarke Design
Cayucos Beach House
Cayucos Beach House
Jacklyn Curry DesignJacklyn Curry Design
(c) 2017 Jacklyn Curry Design
Long Beach Washington 2023
Long Beach Washington 2023
Petros DesignPetros Design
Amazing Coastal Color
Amazing Coastal Color
Camille Beehler Landscape DesignCamille Beehler Landscape Design
Melbourne Beachside Garden
Melbourne Beachside Garden
Phillip WithersPhillip Withers
Melbourne Contemporary Garden
Bluff-Side Transformation
Bluff-Side Transformation
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Boomer Beach | Port Elliot
Boomer Beach | Port Elliot
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
The client brief was to design a limestone wall, new entrance and pathway for beach access and a coastal garden that could withstand the southern ocean elements. The wall curves in reference to the Boomer Beach waves and give some protection to the plants behind. The plant list was extensive. Texture and foliage were a strong driver in plant selection. The pebble and sleeper path reference the Cockle Train railway that runs the length of the garden. Residential | garden design | ocean planting Completed | 2020 Designer | Cathy Apps, catnik design studio Landscape | AHLG (Adelaide Hills Lawns & Gardens) Soil Conditioners | Neutrog Australia Lighting | LED Outdoors Architectural
Parksville Patio with Natural River Rock - complete
Parksville Patio with Natural River Rock - complete
Climate Landscaping LtdClimate Landscaping Ltd
This great couple wanted to enhance their outdoor enjoyment. We removed their existing lawn, moved irrigation, and created a stylish black graphite paver patio with a river rock border.
Beach Style Landscape
Beach Style Landscape

Coastal Grey 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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