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Ten great Mediterranean-type shrubs and plants for shade and under trees

January 28, 2024January 13, 2024 by Killian Driscoll, Sage Green Gardening

Catananche caerulea (Cupid's dart) sun pr partial shade perennial flower

What should you plant in shaded areas and beneath the canopy of trees in a Mediterranean garden? While the majority of plants adapted to arid conditions prefer full sunlight, there are many shrubs and plants that originate from the open spaces and lower layers of Mediterranean woodland that thrive in either complete or dappled shade. … Read more

Ten flowering shrubs for a pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant Mediterranean garden

January 28, 2024October 18, 2023 by Killian Driscoll, Sage Green Gardening

Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender / French Lavender)

In a previous post we gave you some ideas for a Mediterranean garden brimming with flowering perennials. Here we outline ten flowering shrubs for your pollinator-friendly, drought tolerant Mediterranean garden. These flowering shrubs will help transform your garden into a rich feast for pollinators, playing an essential role in their nourishment. Observe daily, as your … Read more