The Coastal Plain is a flat to gently rolling region that stretches from southern New England south to Florida and west to Texas. This floristic province is characterized by sandy plains, sluggish streams, coastal dunes, and tidal marshes. Barrier islands and mainland beaches are constantly reshaped by the dynamic forces that once sculpted the entire province. Associations of mixed deciduous species and pines cover much of the Coastal Plain. Wildlife abounds throughout the province - bear, deer, turkey, snakes, and forest birds.
Gardening can be a challenge due to the heat, humidity, and poor, sandy soils.
However, the mild winter climate is a boon to gardeners. The late winter and spring season are glorious, with bulbs, flowering trees, and woodland wildflowers in abundance. The Coastal Plain was once at the bottom of the ocean. During the Triassic period, some 200 million years ago, North America separated from North Africa, creating the Atlantic Ocean. By this time, the Appalachian Mountains were well formed, and as lofty as the Rocky Mountains are today.