Mediterranean gardens do well in hot, dry climates with mild winters, which is why they are one of our most popular requests. We will turn your backyard into an exotic Southern European destination.
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Mediterranean gardens rely on a delicate balance of old world style mixed with modern design. Ideally, walking into the garden for the first time should feel warm and comforting, like you just landed ashore on a lush, romantic Greek island. There will be a sense of age in permanent features like walls and fountains, but with modern conveniences like gas grills, outdoor kitchens and more. Trust our designers to create your personal get away:
- Color choices
- Specific flowers, trees and plants
- Formal planting
- Decor
A light, neutral color palette helps to identify Mediterranean gardens. This is done with smooth, slightly weathered stone or bricks, terra cotta tiles, flagstone, travertine, and wood. We will make recommendations that fit both your backyard and budget.
Choosing trees, plants and flowers selection is important. Southern European weather tends to be very hot and dry in the summer and very wet in the winter. When putting a Mediterranean garden in Arizona, the proper watering system matching the right plants is essential. You might see a nice drop in your water bill. Since water is more efficiently used by plants, trees and flowers, less is needed.
What is ‘formal planting?’ Basically, it is planting in geometric shapes and patterns. The trees and shrubs are carefully arranged and continually trimmed. We recommend that our clients who do not have the time to invest in maintaining their landscape let us do it. You can easily add-on this service once your garden is complete.
Mediterranean gardens rely on the décor to be focal points among the lush trees and plants. You will want to add at least one fountain or pond to your design. A statue or bench will also do the trick. The décor you choose will define your backyard as European. For décor ideas, ask one of our professionals during the initial consultation.
Mediterranean gardens come with more pleasant surprises:
- Easy to maintain
- Rocks and boulders are part of the plan
- Possibly lower water bills
Aside from regular pruning, you won’t have to do much to maintain your backyard retreat. The plants and flowers don’t need to be fed heavily to survive and if drainage is good, watering isn’t a chore either. The self-sufficiency allows our clients to spend less time working in their garden and more time enjoying it. Fruitless Olive trees are very popular, because Arizona is one of few U.S. states that have a climate perfect for growing.
Rocks and boulders both big and small are necessary in your design. Paved or gravel walkways provide beauty and function while large stone walls can simply be visually stunning. We provide you with options for real stone or a faux stone, which is a less expensive alternative. It is a stone that looks and feels amazingly real, so don’t think of it as a downgrade. Ask us for a sample and we’ll prove it.
Now that you know about Mediterranean gardens, it’s time to stop imagining and start creating. With over 40 years of experience, we can help you get started, plus we offer full-service landscaping solutions for any project you have in mind. Call us today.
Call 480-345-0314 now for Mediterranean gardens
We offer free estimates
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