Transforming the terrace into a Mediterranean corner is simpler than it seems: three well -chosen plants, natural light and a pinch of creativity are enough. Here’s how to get an authentic, fresh and fragrant effect.
When you think of a Mediterranean -style terrace, warm colors, intense perfumes and that sense of calm that only certain atmospheres know how to give are immediately in mind. The idea is not only decorative: surrounding yourself with right plants can also influence mood, evoking the feeling of a beach holiday every day. Those who have an open space, even small, can start immediately: a few precautions are enough and the choice of Mediterranean plants more suitable. The secret? Focusing on varieties capable of resisting the sun and immediately recalling places such as Greece, Puglia or Provence immediately.
A concrete idea: while you read this article, you could already take a look at the terrace, imagining where to place large terracotta vessels or wrought iron lanterns. The scenographic effect is guaranteed.
The olive tree: the Mediterranean symbol par excellence
Difficult not to start from him. THE’olive It is undoubtedly the Mediterranean plant par excellence, capable of evoking infinite and silent landscapes in the sun. It adapts surprisingly well even in pots, provided that it is wide and well drained. His twisted trunk and gray-green leaves are already decoration in themselves. It is necessary to remember that the olive tree needs a lot of direct sun: the more it takes, the more healthy grows. Furthermore, it does not require excessive watering, on the contrary … it is better to let it dry well between one watering and the other. And even if it will never produce liters of oil, it will give a touch of unique authenticity.
Those who want to make it even more decorative can combine it with white gravel at the base of the pot or a small natural cotton carpet. The contrast with the foliage is gorgeous.
Perfumes and color: lavender and rosemary on the terrace
To complete the atmosphere, plants are needed that speak to the nose and eyes. There lavender It is perfect: its perfume relaxes, the lilac flowers attract butterflies and useful insects, and its rounded shape lends itself well even to small border vessels.
Together with lavender, the rosemary It is almost an obligation. Not only for its pungent aroma and the immediate call to Mediterranean cuisine, but also for its resistance and elegant bearing. Better to choose the prostrate variety, which grows more compactly and falls slightly downwards.
Both these plants need:
- A lot of sun directed every day
- Little waterespecially in winter
- Light pruning To keep them in shape
And then, let’s face it: what satisfaction to catch a sprig of fresh rosemary before putting the potatoes in the oven?
How to complete the Mediterranean effect with simple details
In addition to the plants, a Mediterranean corner is also built with materials and details. The terracotta, for example, is not only aesthetic: it keeps the humidity well and is breathable. A well chosen vase can completely change the perception of space.
Then there are i colors: white lime, blue sky, burnt earth. Even a single raw linen cushion or a light curtain can make a difference. And the lights? A LED garland or a lantern with candle is enough to give that evening atmosphere from Mediterranean summer.
The final effect must not be perfect, on the contrary. A little disorder, passed off, some plant that stretches where it wants … all this contributes to creating an authentic, lived space. As if it were the terrace of a house on the sea, with the shocked shutters and the scent of salt in the air.
Those who love the idea can also add a small wrought iron table and a few more aromatic herb: thyme, sage, oregano. At that point, it will be difficult not to start dreaming of a dinner at sunset, perhaps with a glass of white wine and a background of cicadas.
So why not immediately start transforming the terrace into a Mediterranean refuge, with few elements but a lot of atmosphere?
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