4,031 Coastal Garden Design Photos

Thomas Girschner

We used the existing builders rubble as an infertile planting substrate for plants that will thrive in a low fertility medium, are happy in an exposed location, and enjoy the sharp drainage afforded by the material. An informal, naturalistic design was created that links the house and garden to the wider natural landscape of the Cowal peninsula and Isle of Bute. Paths meander through the garden mirroring the rolling mountains and ebbing and flowing of the sea. The planting is inspired by the forms, style and subdued tones of the mountains, moors and coastline of the west of Scotland. Large boulders and smaller rocks were ‘planted’ into the sloped garden to add height and interest, to add to the naturalistic feel, and offer planting pockets for alpine plants. Gravel mulch was used to dress the builders rubble, retain water in this exposed location and suppress weeds to help create an attractive but lower maintenance garden.

Lush back garden planting, with flowering perennials, grasses and evergreen ground covers. Two super durable planters made from recycled PP sit as a divider between the decking and ramp.

Overlooking the water, this makes a delightful path to the house-when the flowers are cut back the silver foliage stays beautiful all winter

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

Edward Foster

This large garden sits on top of a hill with a spectacular view of a lake and mountains. The client requested we connect two distinct sitting areas with a decorative pathway, one at the house and one at the bottom of the garden. They also asked for a subtle planting scheme that complemented the garden without deterring from the views. Our team was successful in completing this project by: Adding a large dining patio made of slabs near the home. Integrating linear stepping stones into the patio leading towards the stairs. Creating sculptural stair structures of staggered blocks. Designing the stairs to become linear stepping stones at the bottom of the slope, leading to a secondary patio with a circular lounging set. Merging grasses and meadow perennials with the existing landscape.

Aménagement d’un jardin d’inspiration bord de mer à Brest, pensé pour créer un lieu de vie chaleureux, naturel et fonctionnel malgré les contraintes du climat finistérien. Le projet combine des matériaux bruts — schiste, bois, panneaux ajourés, pas japonais — à une palette végétale résistante au vent et aux embruns : cordylines, oliviers, vivaces graphiques et plantes de terrain sec. L’allée stabilisée et les terrasses en bois structurent l’espace, tandis que la pergola eucalyptus, le bain nordique et la cuisine d’été apportent confort et convivialité. L’objectif : un jardin moderne, simple d’entretien, où minéral et végétal s’équilibrent pour offrir un véritable havre de détente en Bretagne.

Grass planting and reclaimed railway sleepers lead the way to the coastal view. A rustic and relaxed atmosphere is created by these natural materials and creates a connection to the Marram grasses on the sand dunes in the distance.