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

Mediterranean patio / terrace container gardening

Mediterranean patio terrace container garden with plants, ceramic pots, steps, and building

Nurturing Beauty in Limited Spaces In the heart of the sun-kissed Mediterranean, outdoor spaces – whether patios, terraces, or balconies – are often cherished extensions of our homes, places where blue skies and warm breezes converge. Yet, the reality of limited space and the necessity of water conservation can pose unique challenges for those yearning … 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

Not just succulents! Plants for Mediterranean-style dry gardening

Cistus x hybridus var. corbariensis (Rock rose)

Dry gardening is a fantastic way to cultivate a beautiful Mediterranean-style garden in water-scarce regions. Unfortunately, many people incorrectly assume that the only plants suitable for a dry garden are succulents or cacti. In reality, there are hundreds other plant options available that can bring beauty and life to a dry garden. From drought-tolerant shrubs … Read more