Leisure time by the shore brings the pleasures of misty salt air, breezy summer evenings, and the soothing roar of ocean waves. But if you're a gardener, seaside property also means harsh sunlight,sandy soil, high tide flooding, and salt and sand carried in on gale-force winds -- challenging conditions for any plant! Learn which flowers, grasses, and shrubs thrive along the Atlantic coast; see how they work in established coastal gardens; and use them to design the dream garden to complete your seaside retreat.

Leisure time by the shore brings the pleasures of misty salt air, breezy summer evenings, and the soothing roar of ocean waves. But if you're a gardener, seaside property also means harsh sunlight,sandy soil, high tide flooding, and salt and sand carried in on gale-force winds -- challenging conditions for any plant! Learn which flowers, grasses, and shrubs thrive along the Atlantic coast; see how they work in established coastal gardens; and use them to design the dream garden to complete your seaside retreat.

1 Coastal Conditions

2 Planning and Design

3 Planting and Maintenance

4 Garden Profiles

5 Top Seaside Plants