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

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

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 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