Ocean Front properties, whose is the Saltiest?

Here in Sacramento the only way to grow blue hydrangeas is to add acid to our clay soil. Otherwise, they are pink if the alkaline pH of your soil is too high.

It is such a pleasant experience and I suppose that is what drives up the prices at certain places. But, you do get what you pay for when you end up with sea breezes, blue skies, fresh air and gazing rights...thank you

Diane, this was a great post- I enjoy "pretending" that I live in an ocean state.  Although I'm only about a 2 hour drive from the coast- I get there far to rarely for my liking!

I can smell the salt. I actually can. When I'm less than 5 miles from the sea I can usually smell that briney tang. I lover it. I grew up near the sea, but sadly my days are spent in the middle of the continent.

Hi Diane-thank you! I take customers to my house and show them what will live in this environ (and sometimes what won't!) The beautiful scrub palmetto love the salt and so do my coconuts, scalvola and a few grasses. Everything else just about gets burnt.

I sure wish at times I could live near the ocean. You know around about January!! I hadnt even considered that you should plant trees as a buffer! I know salt is sure corrosive though so it makes alot of sense! Nice spaniel there! I just love a spaniel dog!

Diane,  I know that the elements near the ocean provide a level of wear and tear on a home which requires more maintenance.  I did not know that salt content of the Atlantic Ocean has more salt than others.  Never really thought about it ... until now reading this.  Congrats on the Feature Post!

There are a number of factors that differ for Coastal propperties and Inland including Lubricants used to maintain window functionality. Salty air is to be contended with differently but very much worth it. The coast is Great

Diane - I was not aware that the Atlantic was saltiest ocean, but I do know that it can be hard to grow near the ocean.

Great information! Love the simple facts of life!  A nice change from the everyday hard stuff, Diane!

Diane, did not know the Atlantic is the saltiest ocean - great information. I love the sea grape. While not a tree, it is my favorite seaside plant.

Sharon

I always learn something new on AR and today this is it!  I guess we should be able to float more easily given the high salt content.  I live in a water community on Long Island Sound. The salt water from Tropical Storm Irene did a number on our trees and lawns.  I hope they come back in the Spring

I learned my new thing for the day!  I didn't know about relative salt contents.  I like the ocean, but now go to the less-salty Pacific a few times a year.

I didnt know that, Diane.  I've spent a lot of time along your stretch of FL.  I've often thought about retiring early to St Augustine.  More than once I've looked at Flagler College as possible place to hang my professor hat.  Have a great Sunday!

Diane, Great advice. I didn't know the Atlantic is the saltiest but I have always prefered the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific because it's smooth, less rocky, warmer and calmer. Although, I've never been able to float in the Atlantic like I did in the Dead Sea,-)

Good information to those that want to purchase ocean front properties.  The salt spray will do a lot of damage.  Dolores and I were fortunate to live on the ocean front for many years in Virginia Beach.  Our ninth floor windows required frequent cleaning.

Have a great day and a most productive week.  Be sure to have your camera in hand for those special moments.

  Life is good!

Dahlia Show, sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society, at Brookside Gardens. Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Hi Diane, I will take your word for it as I am not about to taste the differences.  ;) Nor will I get into a contest of my ocean is saltier than your ocean! Great post about something I never thought of before!