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GUIDE TO GROWING Top Coastal Growers

Hardy Perennials
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Cannas
SIZE MATTERS ON THE STRAND • Muhly Grass
•
Yarrow
For anyone who’s moved to a new climate, learning how to
Day Lily
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maintain the lush landscaping that came with your new home,
Salvias
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or for those of you with a blank canvas, creating a look of your • Switchgrass
own that will last is also a key part of acclimating. This Guide • Lantana
To Growing On The Strand helps even the most novice DIY Trees
yard warrior create an outdoor space that will stand up to our • Red Maple
coastal climate. • Oak
Large Tiles are one trend that has only gotten bigger (and better) with time. • Palmetto
Just a few years ago 12x24 floor tiles were perceived as large, and now we are • Bald Cypress
seeing even larger sizes such as 24x48. Advancements in technology have also • Magnolias
added variety in design, perfecting the process of replicating stone looks such • Crepe Myrtle
as marble and wood patterns. These advancements have provided options for Fragrant Bloomers
homeowners who want versatility in design with the function of tile. • Lavender
KNOW YOUR ZONE • Mint
Plant Hardiness Zone, that is. Classified within Hardiness • Rosemary
Zone B, the Myrtle Beach area requires plants to be able • Basil
to survive a multitude of weather conditions. • Tea olive
• Gardenias
PLAN AHEAD • Confederate Jasmine
Waiting to plant flower bulbs until late November or
even early December will ensure your bulbs don’t bloom
too soon, becoming subject to late frosts that can
occasionally sweep our area.
SO IS BIGGER really BETTER?

SHOP LOCAL
THE BENEFITS OF LARGE FORMAT TILES Local nurseries grow their plants on-site, offering bigger,
healthier plants that are better acclimated to the Myrtle
Beach area climate and soil conditions. They are also run
MAXIMIZES SPACE by local experts who can easily assist you in the perfect

Large tiles lend themselves to create open spaces that are design and plant selection.
inviting and have a seamless flow.
PLANT LOCAL
LESS GROUT… MORE STYLE Once established, native plants help contribute to the
sustainability of their environment:
With fewer grout lines chopping up the design, larger tiles
can help calm busy styles by including more of the design on Water Conservation - established plants in the right
a single tile. location require little to no irrigation.
Pollution Reduction - little to no fertilizers and
EASIER MAINTENANCE pesticides are needed for native plants which
improves water quality.
Fewer grout lines makes your floor easier to maintain and
keep clean. Encouraging Biodiversity - beneficial insects, such
as bees and butterflies, as well as birds and wildlife
thrive on native plants and trees.
SLEEK & MODERN
Great for showers, large tiles make linear shower drains
possible for a sleek, modern look!

Editorial Contributed By: Editorial Contributed By:
Four Seasons Flooring True Blue Nursery
The Grand Strand’s Premiere Flooring Company Complete Garden Center & Landscaping Services
843-788-9792 843-237-7012
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