Low-maintenance Mediterranean garden design for holiday homes

Many gardens on the Costa Blanca belong to holiday homes that stand empty for weeks at a time. A garden designed for the climate and for absence can look good all year with little maintenance.

Work with the climate

Hot, dry summers, mild winters and limited water call for plants adapted to Mediterranean conditions. Lawns need a lot of water; many owners replace part or all of the lawn with planting, gravel or paving.

Choose drought-tolerant plants

Plants such as olive trees, lavender, rosemary, bougainvillea, agaves and other succulents are well suited to the climate. Grouping plants with similar water needs makes irrigation more efficient.

Surfaces

Gravel, decorative stone and paving reduce maintenance and complement planting. A layer of mulch or gravel on beds keeps moisture in the soil and reduces weeds.

Shade

Trees, pergolas and climbing plants create shade for terraces and reduce heat around the house.

Zones

Divide the garden into areas for relaxing, eating, the pool and planting. Each zone can have its own surfaces, lighting and irrigation.

Irrigation

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots and is ideal for beds and trees. App control and soil moisture sensors let you follow watering from home. Read our guide to smart irrigation for holiday homes.

Light in the evening

Lighting for paths, trees and planting makes the garden usable after dark. See our guide to outdoor lighting.

Plan your garden

See our garden design service and our garden references, or find garden design in Las Ramblas, La Finca Golf and Santa Rosalía.