Mediterranean plants

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Think your garden is too small for a tree? Think again. These varieties are ideally suited to planting in containers

The same weather that's popular for tourists can be harsh on flowers. Keep your Mediterranean garden in bloom with these 10 flowering plants.

Il giardino secco, o giardino mediterraneo, con i suoi colori accattivanti ed il fogliame rigoglioso, decora ed abbellisce qualsiasi spazio esterno della casa.

In their remarkable, experimental, Mediterranean garden Olivier and Clara Filippi have developed a drought-resilient planting style that is increasingly relevant to many gardeners. Words Jonny Bruce Photographs Claire Takacs

These water-wise plants grow effortlessly in droughty conditions and bloom in an array of colors—and best yet, they aren't all succulents.

Lavender Lavender is one of those easy, cheerful plants that somehow never goes out of style. It can be a fun challenge to see how many different types you can squeeze into one garden. We’re particularly drawn to English lavender for its versatility in the kitchen as well as the garden.

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Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your living space.

This drought resistant Mediterranean garden is low maintenance and requires little water to thrive. The plants consist of south US natives, succulents and drought-hardy plants from the Southern Hemisphere, laid out in broad drifts of striking colors and textures.