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Purple lavender and blue rosemary in bloom in a Mediterranean sunny border

Combining lavender with rosemary: a Mediterranean sunny border that blooms all summer

Lavender and rosemary are made for the same soil, same sun, same watering regime. Combine them with thyme, santolina and salvias and you have a Mediterranean border that's in full bloom June to September.

5 min

Provence garden with lavender and warm summer light, romantic atmosphere

Inspiration

Creating a Provence garden: lavender fields in your front yard

Provence style: lavender, gravel, terracotta, warm light. This isn't hard — it's just thoughtful simplicity with the right plants.

5 min

Picturesque French countryside with rolling green hills and a row of cypress trees under a blue sky

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in France: from Provencal herb gardens to Normandy hedgerows

Discover gardening in the diverse climates of France. From lavender fields in Provence to green pastures in Brittany — soil, hardiness and plant choices by region.

6 min

Picturesque Italian coastline with cypresses and blue sea water

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in the Eastern Mediterranean: Italy, Greece and Croatia

Gardening in the eastern Mediterranean climate. Drought-resistant plants, seasonal tips and soil advice for Italy, Greece and Croatia.

5 min

Warm Mediterranean landscape with terracotta roofs and cypresses under a clear blue sky

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in the Western Mediterranean: Southern France, Spain and Portugal

Everything about gardening in the western Mediterranean climate. Drought-resistant plants, water management and seasonal tips for Southern France, Spain and Portugal.

5 min

Blue-and-white Greek island village with bougainvillea against whitewashed walls and the Aegean Sea beyond

Regional Garden Guides

Gardening in Greece: sun, stone and Mediterranean abundance

Discover gardening in the Greek climate. From mainland mountains to the dry Cyclades — water-wise techniques, native plants and ancient gardening traditions.

5 min

Mediterranean garden with lavender fields, olive trees and a stone terrace in warm sunlight

Inspiration

Create a Mediterranean garden: bring Provence to your backyard

Learn how to design a Mediterranean garden with lavender, olive trees and natural stone. Practical tips for UK and Northern European climates.

4 min