Discover reliable shrubs that withstand salt-laden winds and poor sandy soils, with tips on planting, spacing and ongoing care for exposed coastal borders.
Learn which native species form effective windbreaks, how to plant them for quick establishment and why mixed hedging outperforms single-species rows.
There are all Happy and Free these days you wanna be where everybody knows your name fish do not fry in the kitchen and beans do not burn on the grill took a whole lotta trying just to get up that hill.
Sandy coastal soil drains quickly and lacks nutrients. Add organic matter, mulch regularly and choose plants that thrive in free-draining conditions.
Choose compact varieties, use sturdy pots and shelter them from prevailing winds. Regular watering and feeding keep container crops productive by the coast.
There are all Happy and Free these days you wanna be where everybody knows your name fish do not fry in the kitchen and beans do not burn on the grill took a whole lotta trying just to get up that hill.
These tough perennials cope with salt spray, strong winds and thin soils. Plant them in groups for impact and resilience in exposed seaside borders.
