The benefits of Mediterranean landscaping
Landscaping, that is, the ability to shape the landscape that surrounds us, is a very important part of the Blues Simon Group seal, whose construction philosophy organically integrates its buildings with the natural environment. The Mediterranean climate in which we find ourselves also gives us a wide range of possibilities to be able to do so, even in winter.
One of the main characteristics of Mediterranean gardens is their ability to withstand dry seasons, as well as extreme weather conditions, which makes their maintenance extraordinarily easy. The climate we have gives us room to enjoy a bright, aromatic, fresh and, in addition, sustainable exterior of our home.
However, we cannot fall into anarchic planting, without planning, because an amalgam of plant species without a common thread will ruin the harmony of colors, masses and textures that we seek in our garden.
Wide range of possibilities
Colour is the norm in Mediterranean landscaping, capable of masterfully combining hibiscus with jasmine, lilies with bougainvillea, dondiegos with genistas, honeysuckle, lantanas…even, mountain carnations with flowery walls of white sandstones – also known as dead fly wing – some of them that without being native to the area have adapted perfectly to our climate.
A color that can be mixed with other plants with a harder appearance, thus seeking contrast with the delicacy of flowering plants, such as the infinite species of cacti, echeverías, the variety of succulent plants, with the immortelle at the head or aloe vera, so widespread in our region.
In the cool of the shade
The need to generate natural shade spaces cannot be neglected. To this end, the Mediterranean coast has species such as fig trees, Scots and stone pines, cork oak, laurel and holm oak that can give us wonderful afternoons of shade to enjoy a chill-out after-dinner conversation. There are those who like more than a tropical touch and opt for one of the palm tree species that are very well suited to our region.
If, in addition, we want to add a little more colour, with that explosion of warm colours, even in autumn or winter, we can bet on fruit trees, such as orange, lemon, mandarin, strawberry tree, olive or pomegranate tree, among others.
An aromatic and nourishing touch
We cannot forget the perimeter of our plot, for which we can take advantage of what is by far one of the great protagonists of Mediterranean landscaping. We are talking about the cypress, a conifer with a leafy green background (and perennial) that will give us the privacy we want for our garden.
In addition, and already looking at the low species to delimit flowerbeds, we can combine shrubs with aromatic plants that provide freshness and that pleasant fragrance that mixes with jasmine and orange blossom: we are referring to thyme, lavender, rosemary or rockrose.
If in addition to growing plant species we want to cultivate hobbies, perhaps we can allocate a part of our plot to a vegetable garden, in which to give free rein to our most rustic side, an activity in which many people find another escape valve. Winter is the season for broad beans, oriental ones such as pak choi or tak choi wreaths, red cabbage purple for Christmas Eve dinner, carrots or Brussels sprouts.
The garden and the landscaping that we carry out are another part of our home, of our home. From our know-how, we will not only optimize the environment but also the architecture itself, improving our enjoyment without falling into altering the idiosyncrasy of the place.