Welcome to Coastal Gardening
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We've developed this site as we live and work in coastal gardens along the Atlantic Coast of Cornwall,
England.
With definite changes taking place in our climate this is being reflected by plants taking hold and even
thriving, where just a few years ago it would have been impossible. This is however tempered by the fact that storm
damage has taken its toll on even the hardiest inhabitants - blackened leaves from salt burn being a common
sight.
What can be grown in Coastal Gardens - depends upon the amount of shelter that can be provided from the
prevailing winds and the proximity to the sea. Wind and salt can make life very difficult for even the hardiest of
plants, but pick out the right ones and provide them with the best start in life and you'll surprise yourdelf with
the results!
Over the years we've picked up a lot of useful knowledge that we'd like to share, but as with all
gardening....one never stops learning, so if you have something you'd like to add, we have a forum on the contacts
page.
We've included lists of plants. trees and hedges that are suitable
for our particular environment - most will be suitable for wherever you might be, if you are also in a
coastal setting; however, the old axiom of look at your neighbours garden , and see what's growing there, is always
a very good place to start. If you're ready to purchase plants then check out our plant
buying pages where you'll find many varieties that will do well by the sea.
One very important item to consider when planting is the compost - and we have recently heard about what
might be considered The World's Best Compost - take a quick look
here.....

There are some excellent books available on the subject - one of our favourites is
Seaside Gardener by Richard Mortimer -
just a gem of a book....so much information, and there are more books listed on the books
page.
A good place to look for gardening items, whether coastal or inland is Harrod Horticultural - click here to visit their online services.
Our Products page connects you to our trusted
suppliers of tools and products for coastal gardens, which we use in our gardens around the coast.
The Gardeners Guild offers a site where you can search for a gardener online to help out with
your Coastal Property.
On the coast, just as inland, there are many challenges from pests, slugs, snails, weevils and so much
more.......but they can be controlled organically by
biological means, traps and barriers also organic garden care in feeds and fertilizers.
In the Southwest of England contact service@coastalgardeners.co.uk for assistance.
Use our plant finder search box to find that particular plant you're been looking for....
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