Mediterranean garden

Sun-baked, fragrant and water-wise.

Mediterranean garden example

Inspired by southern terraces, the Mediterranean garden loves heat and shrugs off drought. Silvery, aromatic planting, gravel mulch and warm stone create a relaxed, holiday feel that needs little water.

Key features

  • Drought-tolerant, aromatic and silver-leaved plants
  • Gravel mulch that keeps roots cool and suppresses weeds
  • Terracotta pots and a shaded terrace for the midday sun
  • Warm stone, gravel and sun-bleached timber

Colour palette

Silver-green, lavender-blue, terracotta and ochre.

Materials

Gravel, terracotta, limestone and rendered walls.

Plants that suit this style

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