Sun-loving Mediterranean plants are tough and drought-tolerant yet beautiful. The natural planting scheme combines a tapestry of different colors and textures using perennial plants that like to bake ...

Most gardeners are surprised to hear that we have a real Mediterranean climate zone, albeit the northernmost one in the world. Like other Mediterranean zones — Southwest Australia, Western South ...

Mediterranean garden ideas are easy to replicate in your outdoor space. Think: A simple combination of warm-toned hardscaping materials, informal gravel paths, tranquil water features, and bold colors ...

There’s a glorious place where summer is long, warm and dry, and winter is mild and wet. This pocket-sized paradise comprises just 2% of the Earth’s land but is home to 20% of its flora — an ...

Giant sea squill (Urginea maritima). Develops a bulb 12 inches wide or more that rests partially above ground and produces 12 ...

They were first cultivated by the ancient Romans, who sought aroma and flavor for their plant-based diet so influenced by herbs and vegetables. As the Empire expanded, the conquerors gathered new ...

This week’s installment for the current planting season focuses on the Mediterranean region, which includes 17 European, African and Asian countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the ...

One of the biggest challenges facing forests today is climate change adaptation and mitigation. However, Mediterranean trees are rarely included in forest conservation and sustainable management ...

Mediterranean plants come in a range of colours and textures which means they suit most gardens. The perennial plants tend to be silver-grey with splashes of colourful flowers. Article continues below ...

Questions: What is the spectrum of variability of chemical elements in a Mediterranean forest ecosystem across the different compartments? Do coexisting tree species with different leaf chemical ...