Summer may well be on the wane but that doesn’t mean we have to turn our backs on it altogether – and if you’re keen to embrace everything that the summer sunshine encapsulates in your home design decisions, then taking inspiration from the Greek Islands would be a brilliant place to start.
Online searches for ‘Greek garden ideas’ climbed by 250 per cent between April and May – so it seems as though it might well be a trend worth paying attention to.
Here are a few top tips for your soft and hard landscaping designs, all with Greek gardens in mind. Enjoy!
Go terracotta
Warm colours are the ones to go for if you’re keen to embrace the Greek style at home. Terracotta is one of the most popular materials for garden spaces as it’s porous, so great for promoting air and moisture circulation, supporting healthy plant growth. The deep red colour is just an added benefit, reminiscent of the stunning roofs lining the Aegean coastline.
Think simplicity
Connection to nature is everything where Greek-inspired garden design is concerned so try not to overcomplicate the space with too much clutter. Simplicity is key, from the planting and landscaping to the patio. Here, try to create something cosy and inviting, with simple benches and tables, or even go for inbuilt stone seating.
Drought-tolerant planting
What’s great about taking inspiration from the Greek Isles is that your garden will be naturally more resistant to drought, so you can be more sustainable and ensure that it’s resilient in the face of climate change.
For your planting, go for the likes of olive and citrus trees, as well as deliciously fragrant herbs like lavender, rosemary and thyme. Silvery blue shades make for a wonderful palette, but you can help create pops of interest here and there with bright additions like hibiscus and bougainvillea.