Mediterranean garden ideas are easy to replicate in your outdoor space. Think: A simple combination of warm-toned hardscaping materials, informal gravel paths, tranquil water features, and bold colors ...

Alstroemeria brings a touch of the Mediterranean to any garden, and is one of those effortless plants that can turn even the most amateur gardener into a green thumb. It spreads easily and quickly ...

Summertime in the Pacific Northwest. Sunshine, blue skies, gentle breezes. It’s almost like being … on the Mediterranean. And, as it so happens, Mediterranean plants enjoy the climate here. As a bonus ...

Xeric garden style still gets a bad rap. Some people shun water-wise landscaping, believing the approach requires stereotypical rocks and cactuses. Xeriscape comes from the Greek word xeros, meaning ...

If you’re hoping to embrace a holiday feel in your garden this summer, stocking up on some of the best plants for a Mediterranean garden is a great place to start. Alongside earthy garden walls and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Think natural materials, whitewashed concrete touches, cobalt blue details, and comfortable furniture. If ...

This week’s installment for the current planting season focuses on the Mediterranean region, which includes 17 European, African and Asian countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the ...

Walk through the family room, pass through the comfortably furnished lanai, and the garden rises before you. From the patio, the framed view is of meandering flagstone paths laced with thyme, romantic ...

Of all the trees Vincent van Gogh described in his letters to his brother Theo, the cypresses will always be the most famous because they are a distinguishing factor in the man’s work. In his letter ...

As you prep your outdoor space for a marvelous spring and summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to find garden inspiration from around the world. And if you’re planning on staying close to home, an ...