Choosing Salt-Tolerant Plants for Windy Coastal Gardens
Gardening near the ocean on the Central Coast presents a distinct set of challenges. Salt-laden winds, sandy or compacted soils, intense summer sun, and cool, foggy mornings all shape which plants thrive and which struggle. Whether your property sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific or a few blocks inland where marine air still reaches your yard, choosing the right plants is the single most important decision you will make. This guide explains how salt and wind affect pla