Ten flowering shrubs great for containers

Lantana camara flowering shrub with red and yellow flowers for pot in container garden

Transforming your patio or terrace into a vibrant showcase of nature’s beauty not only emphasizes the aesthetics of greenery and shrubs but also aligns with a eco-friendly lifestyle. The Mediterranean climate, known for its hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, creates a unique setting for gardening enthusiasts to nurture a vivid and lively garden … Read more

Flowering perennials & succulents for containers – Ten picks

Osteospermum flowering perennial with white flowers

AS we saw in our first blog post on container gardens, creating a vibrant garden full of life and color doesn’t require an expansive yard. Even the smallest of spaces, whether a back yard patio or an apartment terrace, can burst with beauty when the right plants are chosen. Flowering perennials and succulents are perfect … Read more

Embracing the Classic: Elements of a Spanish Mediterranean Garden

The Spanish Mediterranean garden style exudes a sense of rustic elegance, blending the vibrant, sunny palette of the Mediterranean with the casual, laid-back vibe of coastal Spanish culture. From the soothing sound of water features to the aromatic allure of herbs, these gardens are designed to stimulate the senses, creating an outdoor space that is … Read more

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

Eryngium bourgatii (Mediterranean Sea-holly) perennial flower

Creating a vibrant, drought tolerant, Mediterranean garden brimming with flowering perennials is not just something beautiful to look at, it is a meaningful contribution to the health of your local ecosystem. Embracing this vision enables you to fashion a year-round pollinator-friendly environment, rich in color, scent, and life, echoing the allure of a Mediterranean landscape. … Read more