Coastal Gardens

Welcome to Coastal Gardening

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....