10. Coastal Breeze Gravel Garden
Inspired by seaside living, the coastal breeze gravel garden relies on light-colored gravel, sun-loving plants, and weathered driftwood elements. Gravel gardens are exceptionally free-draining, heat-tolerant, and weed-resistant, making them a practical choice for coastal climates or hot, sunny suburban lots.
Fill the gravel beds with breezy, movement-rich plants like sea oats, blue fescue, lavender, sea holly, and ornamental sage. The gravel acts as a natural mulch that retains soil moisture while bouncing light back up onto the architectural foliage, creating a bright, relaxed, and sun-drenched front entrance.