Mediterranean Garden Design in Maine - Cold-Hardy Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

Use Maine's Maine granite as primary design element providing year-round beauty. Create substantial features, walls, terraces, and courtyards reflecting regional geology. Design with hardscaping as garden bones, plants providing seasonal interest.

Choose zone 3-5 hardy plants with Mediterranean aesthetic with minimal water needs once established. Group by water requirements. Create sustainable gardens thriving on reduced irrigation.

Feature extensive decomposed granite, gravel, and stone surfaces reducing water needs while creating classic Mediterranean aesthetic. Use generous hardscaping as permanent design element. Essential for winter interest.

Design protected courtyards and terraces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Create sheltered south-facing spaces. Use walls and structures to define garden rooms.

Embrace warm terracotta, sun-bleached white, deep azure blue, and warm ochre. Use silver and gray-green foliage as living color. Add vibrant purples, pinks, and yellows from blooming plants.

Plan for winter beauty through structural hardscaping, with summer plant focus. Feature architectural elements providing winter appeal.