A match Med in heaven

KEEP MEMORIES OF THAT EXOTIC HOLIDAY ALIVE IN YOUR OWN GARDEN WITH THESE PLANTS

- DAVID DOMONEY

HAVING just returned from a holiday in Cyprus, amid beautiful swaying palm trees and colourful Mediterranean plants, it’s made me think about how we can all make that wonderful holiday feeling last by bringing it back into our plots at home. Here are my tips to get a magical Med feel in your garden.

SET THE SUNSHINE SCENE

Mediterranean plants are wellsuited to growing in containers, making them perfect for patios, balconies, or even window ledges, bringing colourful plants just where you need them.

Using terracotta or earthenware pots helps by mimicking sun-baked gardens and landscapes.

For colour, choose soft whites, creams, and terracotta tones for walls and fences and add some relaxing furniture. Elevate planting using window boxes and hanging baskets to lift colour to bland walls.

Fragrance can be added too, with jasmine and honeysuckle climbers. This creates layers of interest and makes the most of your space.