Terra-cotta, water features, and fig trees, oh my!
Heres how to bring Mediterranean inspiration to your backyard.
Marion Brenner
Trends in interior design and landscape design often mirror one another.
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Mediterranean gardens are also popular, particularly as gardeners continue to experience increasingly hot summers.
These gardens are a good choice since they originated in the warm coastal regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
What Is a Mediterranean Garden?
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Compared to more formalgardening styles, Mediterranean gardens may seem informal in design and executionbut thats the point.
These backyard oases are designed to be easy to maintain and enjoy.
Locals prioritize leisure and relaxation in all areas of life.
Add a shade feature like a pergola toprovide much-needed relief from the sun.
Earn bonus points if you train a grapevine to trail throughout the pergola for added Mediterranean pizzazz.
Opt for native species that are drought-tolerant and sun-loving.
Alternatively,choose drought-tolerant groundcovers(hello, clover lawns!)
to replace the grassy areas of your property.
Wild thyme (also known as creeping thyme) is a great choice that is beautiful and aromatic.
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Add climbing vines to soften structures and blend the garden with its surroundings.
Adding height to the garden can also help create the feeling of an outdoor room.
A cluster of tall cypress can also create dramatic height while offering privacy.
Stick to Natural Materials
You wont find much plastic in a Mediterranean garden.
Add a Water Feature
A water feature is an excellent addition to any Mediterranean garden.
