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Newcomers to coastal gardening
can spend a lot of money on plants and be disappointed
with the results if they ignore the effects of salt and
wind. Shelter from salt and wind are essential in the
establishment of a garden. Artificial screening will filter
the wind. This will help prevent scorching and blackening
of leaf edges and give protection until a living shelter
belt has matured. Gardens right on the coast also get
sand blasted.
Many people complain that coastal plants (and gardens)
are dull. Have a look at neighbouring gardens and see
what grows well or badly. Note how much protection the
plants require to look good. The mild coastal climate
favours lots of exotic and interesting plants. many
of which would be too tender to survive inland. In Cornwall
there is a world of difference between conditions on
the wild north coast and the comparatively tame south.
The crucial difference between a few wind blasted trees
or shrubs and a beautiful garden is shelter from the
worst of the weather.
Give new plants a good start in life; prepare soil
well. water them until established, hose them down if
gales cover them in salt. Always remember that small
plants will establish better than large ones.
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