If you have just moved to one of Australia's coastal cities, then it is worth noting that landscaping in these regions requires a little extra planning. The harsh environment in coastal areas takes a toll on young plants. For this reason, landscaping a seaside lawn should be approached differently. How then do you ensure successful growth of the trees on your lawn? This article highlights the factors you must consider for the successful growth of trees in your new coastal property.   

High Winds -- Coastal cities experience characteristically high winds; therefore, it is essential to take this into account when approaching landscape plant suppliers for recommendations. First and foremost, ensure that you have a way of protecting the young trees as they grow on your landscape. One way you can accomplish this is to create windscreens on the fence to protect the trees from direct gusts of wind that can uproot them. Alternatively, you can plant the young trees in front of a group of mature plants. Mature vegetation act as windbreakers and screens the young trees from high winds. Most importantly, ask your tree supplier to provide you with trees that have sturdy trunks at mature. You will have an easy time maintaining such trees because they can hold their ground while still young.

Salt Tolerance -- In as much as you want trees that improve the aesthetic value of your property, your preference might have to take a back seat. Notably, you must first ensure that the landscaping trees can tolerate saline soils and salty waters. If you place preference before adaptability, then your efforts will be in vain. Beautiful trees that can't withstand the high salt content of the coastal environment will die due to poor water absorption. Therefore, make sure that you ask your tree supplier to provide trees that are salt tolerant. A general rule of thumb is to drive around your new neighbourhood and take note of what trees are flourishing in neighbour's lawns.

Watering Patterns -- Seaside neighbourhoods receive higher temperatures than inland communities; therefore, young trees growing in coastal areas should be watered adequately. The rule of thumb is to water the trees until they are established based on your tree supplier's recommendations. However, most homeowners ignore watering their landscapes and bank on the perception that once transplanted, the plants can take care of themselves by being salt tolerant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Regular watering helps coastal plants through the harshest phase of growth.