Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, TED GUARNERO. He is an expert on seaside landscaping, so we feel very comfortable recommending his work to our visitors.

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary: How Does a Seaside Garden Grow?!!

by Ted Guarnero

Living near the sea or in a coastal region may exemplify your dream lifestyle, but it’s no doubt that the harsh and particular conditions of the sea-side landscape make it hard for things to grow. But, plant growth is certainly not impossible – you’ll just want to know what grows best in the land of salt and sea before you embark on your landscaping plans. You’ll also want to pay particular attention to layout, and hardscape elements that can really help pull your landscape design together.

You’ll first need to determine what type or types of soil’s you’re dealing with. If it’s predominately sand than you’ll have to accept that you’ll be limited to what you can plant and grow – unless you’re industrious enough to want to lay yards, and yards of top soil. Remember that even though certain plants will grow in sandy soils you’ll have to be on top of watering like never before. Read the rest of this entry »