Our Mediterranean Garden

Overall, a Mediterranean garden is designed to be a low-maintenance, water-wise garden that emphasizes natural beauty and encourages outdoor living. We had lots of olive and almond trees as a starting point, as well as some well established fig, cherry, apricot and pomegranate trees. But we have also added flowers and herbs.

Flowers

We replanted the area between the house and the swimming pool with a variety of species including

Bougainvillea
Hibiscus
Lavender
Lantana
Gaura (Lindheimer's beeblossom) - Oenothera
Blue potato bush
Jasmine
Moss Rose
Blue Daisy
Geraniums

These plants not only look beautiful but they also give off a wonderful aroma, attracting pollinators and making our garden a true oasis.

Herbs you can use

In addition, you will find herbs in the garden such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram. These not only add colour and texture but also have practical uses as a source of fresh herbs for any home cook's requirements. Feel free to use any of the herbs in the garden for your own culinary adventures.

Cacti and succulents

As you look towards the pool from the house, you will notice that the left hand side of the garden is devoted to cacti and succulents. Here you will find

Agave: A rosette-forming succulent with large, spiky leaves.
Aloe Vera: A succulent with rosettes of fleshy leaves and spikes of orange or yellow flowers.
Various species of cacti - but mostly prickly pear. You will also find numerous potted cacti including Echinopis tubiflora - or hedgehog cactus - which if you are lucky has spectacular flowers that only last a day.

COMPOSTING

We also have a composting system located near the entrance gate for organic waste

Casa Amahoro is a unique four bedroom villa rental in Puglia, Italy and is available for holiday bookings