Stretching along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach sits barely 26 feet above sea level on a coastal plain dominated by sandy, fast-draining soils that make nutrient and moisture retention a constant challenge for homeowners and landscapers alike. The salt-laced air rolling off the Atlantic, combined with the area's naturally porous ground, means landscape beds along Ocean Boulevard and throughout Carolina Forest developments eat through organic mulch faster than most inland regions — replenishment isn't optional, it's seasonal. Out in Socastee and Conway, properties near the Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway face a different set of conditions: low-lying yards prone to standing water that demand well-graded fill soil and carefully selected ground cover to prevent washout. Red Hill and North Myrtle Beach homeowners dealing with exposed root systems and shifting sandy beds will find that consistent mulching and decorative stone borders are some of the most effective tools for stabilizing and defining the landscape in this coastal climate.