Beach Side planting

by Connie Rademacher
(Escanaba, MI)

Where lawn meets the beach (freshwater) planting options. During the fall and early spring, large quantities of beach sand wash up on the lawn, about 10-12 feet. This sand would exceed the planting area for the new beds. Sand is shoveled off the lawn area as needed. I need suggestions for options.... seasonal container planting? vs. raised beds, perennials? Want to see some flowers there but want to be sure that they are going to survive the sand experience if we plant perennials. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.