The Seaside Gardener
by Richard Mortimer
The Seaside Gardener is a comprehensive guide for all those who have to contend with seaside plants exposed to wind and drought on sandy soil. Written by an enthusiastic amateur with 30 years' experience of coastal gardening, The Seaside Gardener contains invaluable advice for the beginner, as well as providing in more than 750 plant descriptions ample source material for the old hand. The classifed lists will be boon to the garden planner.
The Seaside Gardener makes for an ideal gift for those who enjoy coastal gardening and using hardy garden plants, and those who live in the vicinity of the sea, and is suitable for everyone, be they a complete beginner, or an experienced gardener.
As well as featuring vivid descriptions of seaside gardens, helpful guidance, and wonderful images of seaside plants, The Seaside Gardener also features a wealth of classified lists, detailing numerous aspects of a wide variety of coastal plants.
The book also covers the topics of:
- Soil and Plants
- Weather and Plants
- Planting
- Windbreaks
- Propagation
- Sub-tropical plants
- Trees and Shrubs
- Wall Plants
- Climbers
- Perennial Plants
"This has been an invaluable source of advice and information."
- Anne Galica
"Coastal gardening is a challenge to any gardener but Richard Mortimer is an inspiring and knowledgeable guide."
- George Fort
"The detailed plant lists offer a treasure trove of known favourites and undiscovered gems."
- Edmund Poulson
