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Sea Glass House
Sea Glass House
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. 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. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.
Fountainhead Studio
Fountainhead Studio
Fountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, PrincipalFountainhead Studio - Danny Houlihan, Principal
Water's edge
Water's edge
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
Perennial Geraniums, Autumn Bride Heuchera, Carex pennsylvanica were planted in massed drifts along this hillside. Vardar Valley Boxwood and Otto Luyken Laurel are used to add some height and evergreen foliage to the planting. The wide, serpentine sandstone slab staircase with generous sized landings are used to create a beautiful walk to the water.
Small Space Tropical Garden
Small Space Tropical Garden
UserUser
Varying hues of lush green plantings give this small garden a tropical feel. The wooden fencing creates privacy and works equally well as a sound barrier. Palms and tall tropical plants add height and create the illusion of more space. The beautiful Blue stone pavers are from Stone Garden, NC. Photo credit: Matthew Erwin
Our Work
Our Work
Gates Doors & IronworksGates Doors & Ironworks
Lakeside garden
Lakeside garden
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
The Pennsylvania Bluestone walk and native plantings of wildflowers, grasses and evergreens make this an attractive walk to the new dock.
Laguna Beach Cottage Garden
Laguna Beach Cottage Garden
Lynne Deane Landscape ArchitectLynne Deane Landscape Architect
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
RHS Tatton Flower Show 2019
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Lake Cottage Landscape Renovation
Lake Cottage Landscape Renovation
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.
Wild Dunes Path Project
Wild Dunes Path Project
Creative Landscaping, Inc.Creative Landscaping, Inc.
Mott Pond Rebuild
Mott Pond Rebuild
CA YardscapeCA Yardscape
Cogdill Residence
Cogdill Residence
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Natural cut step stones lead from the patio over a berm filled with evergreen groundcovers and ornamental grasses and a rounded rock area.
Path Install + Mulch Placement - Newport, Oregon
Path Install + Mulch Placement - Newport, Oregon
Yachats Yardscapes, LLCYachats Yardscapes, LLC
Casual, dry-set pathway with joint sand using Bitterroot and Sockeye Flagstone types, as requested by the client.
Lake House Retreat
Lake House Retreat
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
Nantucket Entryway Kitchen Garden
Nantucket Entryway Kitchen Garden
Sabrina DesignSabrina Design
Challenge: How to plant the four quadrants of the kitchen garden – which each received different amounts of sun - to achieve a cohesive and unifying design. Solution: Create an all-white garden to help unify the design, edge each bed in small boxwoods so each appeared bed appeared similar, and place a tall focal point in the center of each quadrant. The resulting entryway kitchen garden is a welcoming and unified space. Brimming with color and variety, the plants beckon visitors to take in their beauty and sensory delights as they make their way to the front door. Once inside, the garden becomes a harmonizing extension of the home it graces. Photography by Michael Partenio Featured in “A Nantucket Home Designed for Family Gatherings” by Stacy Kunstel, New England Home Magazine, March-April 2017, and on the website: http://www.nehomemag.com/nantucket-home-designed-family-gatherings/ Architect: Thomas Catalano and Kerri Byrne, Catalano Architects Interior design: Nancy Serafini Builder: Les Fey and Will Gorman, Les Fey Millwork Landscape Design: Patricia Dunn, Sabrina Design
Lake Michigan Living
Lake Michigan Living
Essex Outdoor DesignEssex Outdoor Design
Jennifer Waters Photography
Duneland Beach Compact Site
Duneland Beach Compact Site
Planned Environment AssociatesPlanned Environment Associates
A narrow bluestone path connects the backyard to the driveway.
Holt coastal garden
Holt coastal garden
Hall Landscaping & DesignHall Landscaping & Design
1 Year on
Cronulla NSW - Coastal Landscape Design
Cronulla NSW - Coastal Landscape Design
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS

Coastal Partial Sun 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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