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How to create a Mediterranean garden: design inspiration

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Recreating the feel of a Mediterranean garden is easier than you might imagine. Plus, with predictions of continuing hot, dry summers, making our gardens more resistant to drought is increasingly important.

A Mediterranean garden brims with low maintenance, fragrant and architectural plants; gravel and paving takes the places of time-consuming lawns, and seating areas and potted plants abound, so incorporate some or all of these elements into your Mediterranean garden ideas to recreate the feel of sunnier climes. 

The planting palette for a mediterranean garden

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'Herbaceous plantings in dry Mediterranean landscapes are risky; the more herbaceous planting there is, the more hay there will be in the all important summer months. While that spring flush is a real joy, the garden must hang on through the drier months of the year,' explains award winning garden designer James Basson of Scape Design .

'Evergreen shrubs form the bulk of our plantings i a Mediterranean garden; they are the most reliable for interest.  Shrubs may stop flowering but they hang around all summer and show a variety of texture and form. Plants like Pistacia lentiscus or Juniperus phoenicea are really important so that the structure is very long lived,' James adds.

Mediterranean garden plants to include

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Evoking the feel of a Mediterranean garden involves experimenting with an array of different plants. 

You needn’t live in Italy or Spain to incorporate herbs, shrubs and flowers from such countries into your flower bed ideas – you can recreate the feel in a sheltered spot in a border or on the patio. 

Many drought tolerant Mediterranean plants are those you'll have on a list for planning a dry garden. 

'Mediterranean plants are often short lived, and without a careful eye will die out and fade away. The practice in a Mediterranean garden is to prune, to extend the structural quality of the plants when they grow too fast and to selectively weed out plants that we do not want, to leave plants to self-seed where we want them. The longevity of the vegetation is a real part of the selection process,' explains James Basson.

In late winter in a Mediterranean garden you’ll often see acacias and citrus trees in their full glory; in spring crocuses, ornamental grasses, annuals and cistus take centre stage, and into the summer it’s bougainvilleas, pelargoniums, scented herbs, oleander and olive trees that we’re most familiar with. Then, in fall, there’s a smaller burst of beauty with the likes of cyclamen and fall crocuses, with rosemary often flowering the year round, and architectural palms adding height and Riviera glamor. 

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Classic plant choices for a Mediterranean garden include:

'Ornamental grasses are useful as they create the glue that can help blend the herbaceous and the shrubby plantings. Good summer structure grasses, such as Hyparrhenia hirta, will give year round interest even once they have gone over to dormancy in the summer months,' says James Basson.

How to plant in a Mediterranean garden

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Spring is an ideal time for planting a Mediterranean garden, when the soil has warmed up a little, and to avoid the root rot after wet, cold winters.

Select the right plant for the right place, considering both soil and aspect. The closest you can mimic a plant's native growing conditions the more chance it will thrive with little maintenance required.

'Mediterranean plants have evolved to enjoy long, sunny days, where excellent light quality is key, so avoid planting in the shade of large trees,' advises Peter Jones, garden manager at RHS Wisley .

Peter offers the following tips for planting:

Many drought tolerant plants will form communities of plants and a key to this style is repeating planting of just a few choices, rather than lots of variety.

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A sunny slope is ideal for creating a Mediterranean garden style as the drought tolerant plants prefer free-draining soil, but any sunny area will work well, with a gravel mulch to keep the crowns dry and to provide an appropriate background. 

Consider evoking romantic, windswept sand dunes by weaving a wooden boardwalk through your Mediterranean garden. Take inspiration from rock garden ideas and edge with rugged rocks and gravel to reflect the coastline. Plant ornamental grasses and shrubs that mimic the wild scrubland found in arid areas. 

Make the most of dry soil conditions by planting a combination of Stipa gigantea (golden oats), Santolina chamaecyparissus (cotton lavender), nepeta (catmint), salvia and small hebes. 

Landscaping a Mediterranean garden

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When designing a Mediterranean garden, 'we are keen to work with the natural conditions that make up the surrounding landscape, which we feel helps link our gardens to their sense of place,' explains James Basson of Scape Design.

'The natural landscape of the Mediterranean is mineral; there is a lot of stone. The presence of stone for us breathes space throughout our plantings. It is the pause, the silence between the notes. The irrigated lawn has no place in the Mediterranean, so it is stone, sand, gravel that creates this breath. We use gravel to help manage the competition for space by the plants,' he adds.

Gravel and warm-toned paving are typical of Mediterranean garden style, with terraces created for outdoor dining.

To avoid plants self-seeding in a gravel garden, place landscape fabric over the soil and cut crosses to insert the plants, then add a layer of gravel between. Choose a gravel color to complement that other elements and materials of hard landscaping in the garden.

For a small garden idea this is a practical option, dispensing with high maintenance lawns and instead using gravel or paving as the basis for the design, softened with ground cover and an assortment of containers.

Create relaxed, informal spaces, surrounded by textural, fragrant planting and rustic detailing. It takes some planning to create this weathered atmosphere, with structure and planting working together.

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Terraced levels with stone walls, natural stone paving and limewashed walls are also common, or inject some color and pattern with mosaic details in walls, step risers or patios.

'The dry stone wall speaks of the landscape, it is the product of the material to hand. It is without doubt a significant part of the budget for any Mediterranean garden but it is worth doing properly. These walls breathe life into a garden creating level changes and shaping the space,' explains James Basson.

Creating shade in a Mediterranean garden

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The Mediterranean climate is defined by the summer sun so structures in the garden that offer shade are crucial.

'Pergola ideas and places in the shade are an important part of the Mediterranean garden, without which there is no respite from the intense bright light and heat,' explains James Basson.

'Reed or ‘split cane’ covers, and vegetation perform best in this climate as they create shade but allow for the air to circulate,' he adds.

Flowering climbers or evergreen climbers can be trained to scramble over a pergola or arbour to add both shade, scent and beautiful blooms to enjoy.

Water features in a Mediterranean garden

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Many Mediterranean gardens include pool ideas. 

'Water in the garden gives real value to the quality of space, we feel soothed, and without the presence of water we are soon baked by the summer heat. Pools are in themselves very alien environments to the landscape, so we try to include them by using natural materials and colors,' says James Basson.

Also consider the inclusion of other water features to add a soothing, cooling and calming element. 'Even in the driest of landscapes water emerges, typically at the base of walls at the end of slopes. We are drawn to water and so we incorporate water into Mediterranean gardens to help bring energy and life to areas. The water features that we create often have a brimming quality – this also helps create a general sense of abundance,' says James.

Using pots in a Mediterranean garden

A lemon tree in a pot in the gardens of the summer residence of Elena Piletra. Villa near Lucca in Tuscany, Italy

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Terracotta pots filled with zingy, vibrant flowers, citrus trees or architectural palms or yucca plants are hallmarks of a Mediterranean garden.

Include containers in various sizes, smaller pots for lining walls and displaying in groups, and large, oversized containers to make a statement as part of your courtyard ideas.

Ensure any containers have good drainage and fill the bottom of the pots with crocs or stones before adding the compost to aid drainage. 

Position the pots in a sunny, sheltered area of the garden, and water only when the compost feels dry. The tender plants can then be moved indoors for winter if you live in cooler climates.

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What is a Mediterranean garden style?

Mediterranean garden style refers to the garden features of countries that surround the Mediterranean sea – such as Spain, France, Greece and Italy. Some plants that are grown in the Mediterranean are genuine Med natives, while others are from similar climates in California, South Africa or South America, but all are adapted to the Mediterranean climate. 

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In the wild Mediterranean, plants enjoy damp and relatively mild winters followed by dry, sunny summers. Many grow through the winter, flower in the spring, set seed then take a break. 

In a Mediterranean garden, most plants enjoy sunshine and good drainage and, although they need winter moisture, they hate winter sogginess. Many, especially bulbs, appreciate dry – even parched – summer soil.

What plants grow in a Mediterranean garden?

There are many options for plants that grow in a Mediterranean garden. Many of the plants you see in these summer hot spots will grow quite happily anywhere if given a sunny, sheltered spot and soil with good drainage.

And as climate change starts to have an impact on gardens, more and more areas already have similar growing conditions – low rainfall, summer sunshine and dry winters – to those in the Med, making plants native to this area ideal for a hosepipe-free plot. 

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A few simple terracotta pots – the classic choice for Mediterranean garden containers – planted with colorful pelargoniums and freshly-leaved succulents will recreate the spirit of a Greek balcony. 

Or you could transform a sun-baked seating area into an Italian-inspired terrace, surrounding it with herbs like oregano, thyme and bay. Add a pergola, then plant scented climbers or grow a vine – the leafy canopy will also provide welcome dappled shade. 

How do I make my garden Mediterranean?

Creating a Mediterranean garden is easier than you might think. If you have room to spare and a mild location with free-draining soil, you could easily mimic the style. 

Use a tree, such as an olive or a hardy palm as a focal point, then add shrubs and perennials, such as the Portuguese laurel, euphorbias and genista. Plant fragrant flowers like jasmine and lavender – as their perfumes are released, they’ll conjure up happy memories of sun-baked escapes.

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Mediterranean winters tend to be cold and dry, so native plants can be surprisingly hardy. But when prolonged cold is combined with wet, they will suffer. If your soil isn’t naturally free-draining, be sure to dig in plenty of grit; alternatively, consider building some raised beds to improve drainage.

Growing these plants in containers is another option, particularly if you have heavy clay soil, or live somewhere with high rainfall. Pots also have the bonus of being easily moved under cover in fall.  

Whether you simply want to add a touch of the Med or embrace its planting wholeheartedly, Mediterranean garden ideas are surprisingly easy to create.  

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If your Mediterranean holiday looks uncertain this summer, why not create a Mediterranean garden so you can enjoy long, sunny days and hot, balmy nights at home – weather permitting of course.

Enjoy a Mediterranean garden with beautiful flower pots and potted plants.

Those with fast-draining or sandy soil may be in an ideal spot to create their own Mediterranean haven, going with gravel, tiles or paving to make a courtyard-style space rather than focusing on a water-guzzling lawn.

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So, how can you get that Mediterranean feel?

1. Use terracotta planters


Use terracotta to create a Mediterranean feel (Guy Harrop/RHS/PA)

Think bright pink or red trailing geraniums tumbling over old terracotta or stone pots, or if you’ve limited space, attach some smaller terracotta planters to a south-facing wall and fill them with trailing drought-lovers which won’t need endless watering.

Alternatively, make a feature out of huge Grecian urns strategically placed in borders or as stand-alone features at the end of walkways or in the centre of small courtyards.

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Permanent planters in the Mediterranean garden can also save you time, whether it be agapanthus or hardy evergreen herbs. If you situate them on gravel, plunge the base of each container a few centimetres into the gravel, which will encourage plants to root through into the soil underneath as well as keeping your pot stable.

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If you have space – and somewhere to house them in winter, such as a conservatory – consider growing a pot of citrus such as lemons, to add a Mediterranean feel and scent.

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You can grow dazzling bougainvillea in containers and bring it outside every summer, from early June to late September, then move it to a frost-free conservatory for winter.

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2. Consider gravel or cool tiles


Think about gravel as a base (Neil Hepworth/RHS/PA)

Gravel gardens are commonplace in the Mediterranean and in this country the gravel surface acts as a permanent mulch which will help prevent seed seedlings and conserves moisture.

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and prepare the soil, raking it level and then spreading 5cm (2in) gravel over the surface.

Plant sparingly – don’t smother the gravel surface with plants. They can be placed here and there and perhaps embellished with stone or terracotta planters or an old wooden or stone bench.

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Avoid bedding plants which are too thirsty. Instead, grow exotic-looking shrubs such as phormium and olearia or grasses with silvery leaves, as well as ground cover such as sedum and thyme.

3. Incorporate water


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Water creates cool relief in hot countries and can be used not only to provide movement, but also reflective value. Stone fountains are a big feature of many Mediterranean gardens but at home, consider your surroundings.

Use of tiles and water is common in Mediterranean gardens (Thinkstok/PA)

If you have plenty of room, you might go for an ornate tiered structure, providing a cool cascade of water which you can run your hands through. With less space you might go for still water in a terracotta storage jar or a lined stone trough.

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4. Create shade

Any Mediterranean garden worth its salt should offer shade during the heat of the day. Consider how you are going to achieve that naturally. Perhaps grow climbers that love heat, such as grapevine and trumpet vine, over a pergola with traditional seating underneath.

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Use drought-tolerant plants
Rock roses are great for sunny spots (Tim Sandall/RHS/PA)

Peter Jones, garden manager for Hardy Ornamental (which include the Mediterranean terraces at RHS Garden Wisley) suggests cistus (rock rose), a lovely family of shrubs ideal for a hot sunny position, which will form mounds of green foliage and a profusion of simple flowers, from whites to deep pink.

Other great plants which will thrive in long hot summers include lavender, while for architectural value consider Cupressus sempervirens (Pencil Cypress) one of the archetypal Mediterranean trees, which grows to produce a tall slender green pillar of evergreen interest, perfect for that Med look.

Use plants like bougainvillea and fig in pots (Mark Bolton/RHS/PA)

Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe myrtle), which is rarely grown in the UK but quite suited to our climate, is a multi stemmed shrub/small tree with beautiful bark and glossy green foliage producing a profusion of crepe paper like flowers in colours from light pink to deep burgundy.

Another alternative is the pomegranate tree (Punica granatum), which originated in the region extending from modern day Iran through Afghanistan and Pakistan to northern India, and has been cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean region.

This architectural small tree can make a fun alternative to an olive, with larger specimens having very characterful form.

Palms add an exotic touch (Georgi Mabee/RHS/PA)

Palms such as Trachycarpus fortunei also add that touch of Riviera glamour.

6. Don’t forget succulents


Sempervivums are terrific succulents (Hannah Stephenson/PA)

Cacti and succulents are regular features in the Mediterranean garden, growing out of old stone walls and rockwork. If you have a gravel gap between your house and your paving, a strip of sempervivums or other succulents will soften the line beautifully.

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7. Use simple décor


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Once you are surrounded by terracotta and old stone or tile landscaping, you don’t really want contemporary, shiny furniture. Choose simple wooden benches or seats which will weather with age, to fit with the look.

And grow herbs such as thyme and oregano near seating areas, which will smell delicious as well as add to the flavour of the food you serve your guests.

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Mediterranean-style landscaping - key elements

Mediterranean gardens are filled with sunlight, warmth and bright colors. Every time you find yourself in such a garden, it seems to take you to another world - it envelops you with delicious aromas of flowers and herbs, the sounds of flowing water, the shady coolness of pergolas entwined with greenery.

Born in the countryside of southern France, Italy, Greece, this style is known for its effortless elegance. Consider 9key elements that will help you recreate the amazing Mediterranean atmosphere in your backyard.

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1. Shaded seating areas

An Italian courtyard cannot be imagined without a patio or sun-drenched terrace. Here they enjoy morning coffee, stay up until dark on warm summer evenings. However, during the day it is so hot in the garden that shading is indispensable. Pergolas are widely used to create shady coolness.

This is a decorative canopy with slatted ceiling, which also serves as a support for climbing plants. Creepers picturesquely twist the walls and roof, fill the air with an amazing aroma, create an atmosphere of solitude and privacy.

Suitable plants for pergolas:

Read more about garden pergolas and plants for them here.

The seating area is positioned so that it offers beautiful views of the garden. To give authenticity, the surface of the site is made of stone or terraced slabs.

The pergola over the terrace gives it a southern flavor

2. Pot garden

A bright and recognizable attribute of the Mediterranean garden - plants in tubs and pots. This is a plus for the Russian climate, because it allows you to plant not only local, but also tropical plants characteristic of Southern Europe - palm trees, orange and lemon trees, myrtle, figs, silver olives.

Clay and terracotta pots are best used. They can be of various sizes - from huge amphoras to small garden vases. Plants in pots are displayed in the patio, used as focal points, to create multi-level compositions.

Do not forget that plants in containers need to be watered more often than in a flower bed.

3. Gravel filling

Southern summers are hot and often dry. To save moisture and make their work easier, gardeners reduced the number of lawns and replaced them with paving and stone fill. So gravel became an integral element of the Mediterranean garden.

But this also has its advantages - the territory is easier to care for, the backfill retains moisture and soil structure well, and inhibits the growth of weeds.

Gravel filling instead of lawn

4. Paved areas and garden paths made of stone

Most often used for paving stone, mosaics of pebbles and cobblestones, antique paving slabs in warm shades - light brown, sand, terracotta.

Patio floors, retaining walls, steps between terraces are often decorated with brightly colored ceramics reminiscent of Moorish mosaics.

Round decking rosettes are ideal for paving small patios

5. Fountains

Another must-have attribute of a Mediterranean garden is a fountain. In the summer heat, jets beating from it cool the hot air and give life-giving moisture to the garden.

The classic version is a multi-tiered design in the form of a round bowl on a stem, decorated with lion heads. But a small fountain or any other water object is also suitable.

It is usually located next to the recreation area, surrounded by plants in pots.

The sparkle and murmur of the water gives the garden a dynamic and new dimension

6. Conifers, roses and lavender

Aroma is important for a Mediterranean garden. The traditional mix is ​​the smell of pine needles, citrus fruits, roses, lavender and herbs - sage, rosemary, thyme.

When choosing plants, be sure to plant conifers - pines, spruces, firs, arborvitae, junipers. They will be a great alternative to pine trees, which may not take root in our climate.

From shrubs, pay attention to rhododendrons, tamarisks, boxwood, magnolia.

The authenticity of the Mediterranean garden will be given by decorative cereals and herbs, which are cultivated in large quantities in their homeland.

Another style feature is succulents and drought-resistant plants that are planted on alpine hills and terraced slopes.

Ideally for a Mediterranean-style garden, it is better to choose a mix of various plants

7. Trimmed hedges

The Mediterranean is the birthplace of many classic canons. And, although the style we are considering is far from the classics, some regular features are visible in it - the same fountains, statues, rectangular patio layout. And, of course, sheared hedges and topiary figures.

Favorite shearing plants are cypress and boxwood. The first is used to create green screens and box hedges, the second - for borders and topiary forms.

Classical Mediterranean landscape - pergola above the terrace, sheared boxwood in flowerpots, lavender border

8. Raised flowerbeds

Raised beds and terraced slopes fit perfectly into the Italian garden concept. They are suitable for plants that prefer well-drained soils and make the gardener's job easier - no need to bend over to care for the flowers.

Raised flower beds are ideal for rock arrangements.

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9. White garden furniture and antique decor therefore, a Mediterranean garden cannot be imagined without comfortable garden furniture. Its invariable attribute is white. These can be white-painted garden benches, teak or wicker chairs and armchairs with white cushions, snow-white plastic furniture.

The atmosphere of the south coast is accentuated by antique-style accessories and garden decor - amphora-shaped vases, cozy stone grottoes and porticos, statues, planters with flowers against the background of white walls and window shutters.

The main materials of the Mediterranean garden are wood and stone, the main colors are white, sand and terracotta

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Mediterranean style garden: 20 examples for inspiration!

A Mediterranean style garden can be described as sunny, warm, bright, fragrant, natural and comfortable.

Definitely, such a garden is created for enjoying life, relaxation and pleasure. Since the Mediterranean style arose in a hot climate, it is natural that in such gardens there are many places with shading, cozy patios, pools and terraces, flower beds with herbs and climbing plants.

The Mediterranean is quite a vast region, so gardens of this style often differ from each other.

If you have long dreamed of such a fragrant corner. And we would like to learn more about what such gardens are like, what kind of plants are grown there, and what methods designers achieve similarities with the natural zone of the Mediterranean, then we tried not in vain. Come on in, it's going to be interesting!

Italian garden

For example, gardens in Italy have a classic look and are based on a strict layout. It uses clear geometric shapes, symmetry, straight paths and regular-shaped ponds.

The garden is divided into different areas, which are separated from each other by hedges or rectangular pergolas with climbing roses, clematis, tekoma and other climbing plants.

Italian gardens are usually located on a complex terrain of hills, on terraces, have retaining walls and paths made of natural stone. Various decorative elements are also made of stone: fountains, fences, grottoes, stairs, benches and balustrades.

Mediterranean gardens often feature columns, stone flower containers or antique amphorae, some surfaces are decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures. Here you can find evergreen boxwoods and arborvitae in the form of spirals or balls. Topiary art is characteristic of many classical gardens.

Provence mediterranean garden

French mediterranean gardens have a free design, characteristic of Provence and country styles. There are no clear lines here, the plants are arranged naturally, and a delightful aroma of lavender and herbs spreads over the garden.

Lavender is everywhere in this garden: in containers and flower beds, along the paths and instead of the lawn, as well as a wonderful companion for roses and other plants.

Garden furniture, most often elegant wrought iron: screens for climbing plants, bridges, fences, chairs and benches with soft cushions. Guess what kind of embroideries adorn these pillows? Of course, these are images of lavender and roosters, which are also symbols of Provence.

Greek style garden

To convey the atmosphere of Greece, use azure, dazzling white, olive, terracotta colors in the design of the garden. If there is a need to update garden buildings or furniture, feel free to use paints of these shades.

Residents of Greece spend a lot of time outdoors: socialize, dine, relax. Therefore, they equip their garden accordingly: there are many cozy seating areas located on terraces, patios are often covered from the sun with pergolas and awnings, and a large dining table and chairs are always present in the set of garden furniture.

The Mediterranean style of such a garden will be emphasized by wicker furniture made of rattan, bamboo or wicker.

Decorate the windows of summer buildings in the garden with light, light curtains or blinds, they will protect from the sun at noon.

Conifers (arborvitae, junipers, boxwoods) can become the basis of your garden. Against the background of conifers, the rest of the flowers and plants of bright colors and shapes look great.

If some of the conifers in your climate do not winter outdoors, use container plants. This will allow them to be preserved in the winter, and container plants can also be rearranged at will and quickly change the look of the garden.

Herbs will complete the decoration:

They can be planted in flowerbeds, in flowerpots, in hanging pots, and even gathered in bunches and hung to dry on windows or buildings.

Flowers and plants

Mediterranean plants immediately create an incredible atmosphere of the south and fill the air with the aromas of lavender, fragrant herbs and pine needles. We select flowers and plants for our garden:

Coniferous - thuja Smaragd, cypress, boxwood, juniper virgin and rocky. Various topiary forms of conifers (ball, spiral, cone).

Container plants - lemon, orange, fig, olive, pomegranate, oleander, laurel, palm. In our gardens, these plants do not overwinter in the open field, but they are often used as containers.

Lianas - climbing roses, wisteria, clematis, tekoma (kampsis), parthenocissus, several varieties of honeysuckle, bougainvillea. You can't do without these plants, creating shady areas in the garden. The tekoma (kampsis) is noteworthy - this vine is very powerful, its lashes reach several meters in length and are able to hide any large surface or structure. Its bright orange and yellow bell flowers are unforgettable.

Ornamental shrubs - barberry (common, Thunberga), holly mahonia, spirea, forsythia, weigela, David's budley.

Flowers and herbs - roses, cannes, lavender, spring bulbs (narcissus, hyacinth, crocus), greyish blue carnation, cyclamen, fescue, sapling, maritime cineraria, woolly chiste, sage, lupine, delphinium.

Herbs - a special element of the Mediterranean garden - basil, thyme, lavender, hyssop, oregano, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary.

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