Mediterranean Garden Design with Lawn

Festuca arundinacea

Plant sod onto prepared, level soil, ensuring good contact. Water daily for 2-3 weeks, then reduce to 2-3 times per week, ensuring deep saturation. Mow regularly to 2-3 inches for best health; prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.

Lavandula angustifolia

Plant in full sun with well-draining, slightly alkaline soil, spacing 2 feet apart. Water sparingly once established, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms in late spring to early summer.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Plant in full sun to partial shade with average, well-drained soil, spacing 1.5 feet apart. Water regularly during dry spells, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage reblooming from late spring through fall.

Agave americana

Plant in full sun with extremely well-draining soil, avoiding deep planting. Water deeply but infrequently, only during prolonged dry periods, as it is highly drought-tolerant. Remove offsets (pups) as needed; blooms once after many years, then dies.

Festuca glauca

Plant in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil, spacing 1 foot apart. Water sparingly once established, as it tolerates drought conditions well. Trim back in early spring to remove dead foliage and encourage new growth.

Stachys byzantina

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, spacing 1.5 feet apart. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings, as it's susceptible to rot. Remove flower spikes to maintain foliage density; blooms with purple spikes in summer.

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Plant seeds or transplants in rich, well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade, spacing 1.5 feet apart. Water consistently to keep soil moist, especially during dry periods. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth from fall through spring.

Lactuca sativa

Plant seeds or transplants in fertile, well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade, spacing 1 foot apart. Water frequently to maintain consistent soil moisture, preventing bitterness. Harvest outer leaves as needed or the entire head once mature, typically in spring and fall.

Rosmarinus officinalis

Plant in full sun with well-drained, sandy soil, spacing 3 feet apart for spreading varieties. Water sparingly once established, as it is drought-tolerant and dislikes wet feet. Prune after flowering to shape and encourage bushier growth; blooms with small blue flowers in late winter to spring.

Pelargonium x hortorum

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil, spacing 1.5 feet apart or in containers. Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry, allowing it to dry out between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming from spring through fall.

Ficus lyrata

Plant in large containers with well-draining potting mix, placed in bright, indirect light indoors or in protected outdoor areas. Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry, allowing for good drainage; avoid overwatering. Prune to shape and encourage branching.

Olea europaea

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil, or in large pots. Water regularly for young trees, then reduce frequency once established, as they are drought-tolerant. Prune annually in late winter or early spring to shape and improve fruit production; flowers inconspicuously in spring.

Vitis vinifera

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, spacing 8-10 feet apart and providing strong support for climbing. Water deeply and regularly during the growing season, especially when fruit is developing. Prune heavily in winter to encourage fruit production; flowers in spring, fruit ripens in late summer to fall.

Cupressus sempervirens

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, spacing 3 feet apart for a screen or as a specimen. Water regularly when young, then drought-tolerant once established. Requires minimal pruning to maintain its columnar shape; does not produce showy blooms.

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, spacing 3 feet apart for hedging. Water regularly until established, then tolerates drier conditions. Prune in spring to maintain desired size and shape; blooms with small, dark purple, fragrant flowers in spring.

Phormium tenax

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, spacing 4 feet apart. Water regularly until established, then it is drought-tolerant. Remove spent flower stalks and dead or damaged leaves as needed; blooms with tall spikes of red or yellow flowers in summer.

Lactuca sativa

Plant seeds or transplants in fertile, well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade, spacing 1 foot apart. Water frequently to maintain consistent soil moisture, preventing bitterness. Harvest outer leaves as needed or the entire head once mature, typically in spring and fall.