This Mediterranean garden shows the potential of even smaller gardens. The optimal utilisation of the area was created here by terracing with beautiful planting.
A steep slope gives way to a Mediterranean bathing garden
A holiday home — this garden could not be better described. The materials, furniture and planting create an incredibly beautiful Mediterranean flair. From the living room, the remodelled garden attracts everyone’s attention. The shimmering water of the new pool and the natural stone wall with colourful plants behind it form the centre of the garden. A lawn area was retained next to the pool. A narrow strip of lawn was extended between the house and the pool. This provides more naturalness and an exciting interruption to the natural stone paving. The optional parasols provide more than just shade. As there are other flats above the garden, this also creates more privacy and a new sense of space.
Another highlight is the large lounge, which is located under the canopy. This is made of Kanfanar limestone, which was also used for the paving in the garden and the natural stone walls. The lounge area is a sun-protected retreat, especially on hot days. Such a large lounge is not placed in a garden every day. A big compliment to our partner egli jona ag and the team on site, who mastered this challenge brilliantly.
The garden before and after the remodelling
The steep slope was previously not only an unused area, but also not particularly attractive to look at. The terracing gives the garden more usable space. To the left of the natural stone wall, a small path leads up between the plants to a gravelled area that can be used as a seating area. The gradations create an exciting overall picture. The space between the different levels was used for selected plants. The grasses, lavender and star leek provide soft transitions and splashes of colour.
Planting concept for the new Mediterranean garden
The garden comes to life in early summer. The star leek is in full bloom. The lavender is also slowly forming purple buds. The colourful planting creates a beautiful contrast to the lawn and natural stone. Grasses grow in between, which bloom in late summer. While they green the terracing in summer, they transform the ambience of the garden in July with their feather-shaped inflorescences.
The various solitary shrubs play another important role in the garden. They attract attention and are important for creating space in the open air. The multi-stemmed Pinus at the top of the terracing creates a new level in front of the green privacy screen and breaks up the straight lines. The green-leaved maple brings a certain elegance to the garden. Its impressive growth form casts a unique shadow play on the natural stone in front of the pool.
The Mediterranean garden is framed by a green hedge, which is already in place and has been extended here and there. It serves as a natural privacy screen and has been supplemented with the new planting so that the green hedge gently recedes into the background.
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Planting list for this Mediterranean garden
- Pennisetum alopecuroides (feather bristle grass)
- Allium christophii (star leek)
- Osmanthus burkwoodii (spring fragrant flower)
- Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote (dark blue lavender)
- Thuja occidentalis Smaragd (Occidental arborvitae)
- Sedum Matrona (stonecrop, autumn sedum)
- Echinacea Sunset (red coneflower)
- Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Blue-red stonecrop)
