Books for Coastal Gardening
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Many of us dream of living by the sea, but how to
tackle the sometimes tricky planting conditions that coastal gardening demands? This inspirational and
practical book explains how to design, plan and plant up your garden by the sea, making the most of the
coastal microclimate. An exposed situation, extremes of weather, soil type and salty air can be difficult
to deal with. Learn how to design and choose the right plants that will thrive, whether it is for a
windswept, sheltered, container, productive or tropical or exotic-looking garden.
by Theodore James and Harry Haralambou
This new, updated edition shows astonishingly beautiful
spaces in a range of shoreline settings, including ocean
dunes, rocky coasts, and wetlands. In addition to including 65 new photographs,
this edition features a completely revamped and expanded Plant Encyclopaedic, with a new section on tropical plants
and tender perennials. The book's lush photographs of seaside oases
offer gardeners ideas for using colour, fashioning landscapes, creating patio and deck garden; and
constructing ponds, paths and trellises. And a Practical Guide, comprising up-to-date information about
sandy soil, salt water, deer, and other seaside predicaments, makes this a complete resource for anyone who
gardens in this demanding environment.
by Julian Slatcher
This book explains the techniques and introduces the plants that will help you to
make the most of your coastal garden. The author takes you through the processes of designing, building and
maintaining a garden by the sea.
Subjects included in the book :The Living Windbreak, Use of Colour in the Garden,
Laying Patios and Paths, Positioning of Plants, a Garden Calendar and advice on over 150 plants that thrive in
Coastal Gardens.
by Phillip McMillan Browse (Author)
full of exciting new suggestions for the adventurous
gardener-well illustrated with photographs -some a little grainy being from native habitat locations-but
still marvellously evocative and inspiring-makes most garden books look distinctly light weight-a
marvellous book...a must for any aspiring plantsperson.
by Richard Mortimer
A comprehensive guide for those who have to contend with wind and drought on sandy
soil. It contains invaluable advice for the beginner as well as providing more than 750 plant
descriptions which is excellent source material for the experienced coastal gardener, as well as for the
Garden Planner.
Gardens by the Sea
by Barbara Segall (Author), Jerry Harper (Photographer) "The garden at Lamorran
House in southwest Cornwall overlooks the sheltered Fal estuary ..."
This book highlights 21 of the world's most inspiring coastal gardens - among them
a clifftop garden in Devon, a garden in California that appears to dissolve into the sea; blazes of colour on the shores of New Zealand, islands off the coast of
Massachusetts and elegant terraces with stunning views over the Meditteranean sea.
The author profiles 150 plants that thrive in coastal gardens and explains the
techniques for dealing with drought, sun, wind and salt, shingle and sandy soil, and much more.
by Derek Jarman (Author), Howard Sooley (Photographer)
 Derek Jarman created his own garden in the flat,
bleak expanse of shingle that faces the nuclear power station in Dungeness, Kent. A passionate gardener
from childhood, he combined his painter's eye, his horticultural expertise and his ecological convictions
to produce a landscape which mixed the flint, shells and driftwood of Dungeness; sculptures made from
stones; the area's indigenous plants; and shrubs and flowers introduced by Jarman himself. This book, the
last he ever wrote, is his own record of how this garden evolved, from its beginnings in 1985 to the day
of his death in 1994.
Gardening by the sea is unlike any other gardening
experience in the world. The gentle, misty light, moderate climate, and natural beauty of the coast only
make seaside gardens more beautiful. Add to that the pleasant memories of summers spent by the sea as a
child, and the allure is irresistible for most any gardener or ocean-lover. But aside from the scenic
landscape and romantic setting are serious challenges to be overcome. The Coast is known for its extreme
weather - storms blow in during the winter with gale-force winds, spraying sand and salt on every plant in
their path. Even during the summer, high winds, fierce sun, and periods of drought challenge the toughest
plants. Seaside gardens must be able to tolerate the elements and still look good. Author Anne Halpin is a
renowned garden designer and writer. She navigates the rocky shores and sandy dunes, showing readers how
to plant and care for seaside gardens that work with the elements, not against them. Keeping in mind those
who only dream of living by the sea, Halpin also offers portraits of successful seaside gardens up and
down the coast, with stunning images from award-winning photographer Roger Foley.
Gardening at the Shore
by Frances
Tenenbaum
An informative guide to everything from preparing
for hurricanes to planting in the sand. It includes listings of public coastal gardens, hardy species,
and advice from experts.This has useful chapters on invasive plans, tips and advice from the pros, a
host of useful places-to-ask, ... and a text that is wondrously readable and inspirational, even for
those of use whose gardens are mostly of the mind.
Although this book is written for the North-West Coast of the United States,
their is a wealth of information that can be transferred to most coastal situations.
by F W Shepherd
Gardening within reach of onshore winds, often of gale force and carrying salt
and sand, imposes special challenges on the amateur gardener. In this revised edition of his handbook,
originally called "Gardening by the Sea", the author suggests ways of coping with these conditions, how to
adapt and protect gardens as necessary and recommends planting schemes for various types of
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