The Mediterranean style landscape brings to mind lush greenery, trailing flowers, statuary and fountains. It's relaxing and informal, with curving walkways, cooking herbs in terra cotta pots and plenty of red, yellow and pink flowers. Since the Mediterranean region has hot, dry summers, this landscape style is perfect for gardeners who live in draught-ridden areas or who just want low maintenance. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. List the elements you would like to incorporate into your Mediterranean style yard. You might choose a stone walkway, an herb garden, an arbor of climbing roses, statues and a fountain.
2. Observe your yard at different times of the day. You need to know how much sun and shade you have before planting anything.
3. Plan a natural stone walkway throughout your yard. A stone path is typical of Mediterranean gardens because It gives a welcoming feel to visitors.
4. Buy plants and herbs that will grow in your gardening zone. A local garden center can help you decide what will grow well in your area. Plant flowers, evergreens and herbs throughout the yard. And put some in terra cotta pots. Most people put pots on deck and porches, but you can also scatter them throughout your garden for design interest.
5. Build an wooden arbor and cover with climbing roses in all colors.
6. Add water to your Mediterranean landscape. A water garden filled will appropriate plants is a plus. A fountain will give you the peaceful sound of water all day.
7. Attach window boxes to your windows, and fill with foliage and flowers.
Tags: climbing roses, cotta pots, Mediterranean style, stone walkway, terra cotta, terra cotta pots
