What Is a Mediterranean Garden?
Mediterranean gardens aredrought-tolerantandfragrant-filled gardensinspired by the countries along the Mediterranean Sea.
There’s been a recent uptick in the popularity of Mediterranean gardens this year.
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However, they still do require a little love to thrive.
Want more gardening tips?
Using pen and paper to draw out your plans ahead of time can help you envision your outdoor space.
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Here are a few steps to get you started.
Decide on Hardscaping
Ultimately, your backyard’s blueprint will determine the number of plants you need.
That’s why figuring out the design of your yard’s hardscaping is a good place to start.
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According to Bittner, gravel and stone are the two most common hardscaping materials for Mediterranean gardens.
Then, begin brainstorming the new shrubs and decorative flowers on your dream list.
One of Bittner’s favorite design tricks to use is repetition.
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Figure Out a Planting Plan
Now it’s time for the fun part: gardening.
Decide which features you plan on tackling yourself and what you’re gonna wanna contract.
Working in phases is a great way to keep the cost manageable.
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you might channel a similar look on a smaller scale in your own backyard.
Between the clusters of rocks grow Eriocephalus africanus, Madeira rosemary, and Lavandula dentata.
Blooming Layers
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Alternating rows of various plants create a striking contrast.
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Rather than blending together in a bunch, the layered look highlights each plant’s unique texture and colors.
However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.
The key is to carefully arrange the plants based on height and to prune as needed.
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That way, no plant overtakes another.
This Mediterranean garden proves that there are countless shades of green present in nature.
Some of the plants featured show off blue undertones, while others are more yellow in nature.
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This garden is the perfect example of how to combine rocks of varying sizes via pathsand garden walls.
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Design byHomestead Design Collective/ Photo by David Fenton
