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by Sejal Nagjee

 

Most famous in the countrysides and seasides of Greece, Italy, and France, Mediterranean landscape design has influenced landscapists all over the world.

 

With their soft colors, brightly patterned tiles, clipped hedges, and gravel paths – it’s an inspiration to design The informal and drought-tolerant plants make Mediterranean landscape design the perfect option for your UAE landscape.

 

 

 

 

Aesthetically pleasing to the eye, generally low maintenance, and water-wise, you can easily achieve a Mediterranean landscape design with a little help from the experts at Milestone.

 

 

 

Shaded Seating Areas

 

 

A key component to achieving an authentic Mediterranean landscape design is establishing defined seating areas. The UAE climate is so hot that outdoor seating areas are a must!

 

Shaded seating areas provide a place to unwind from the heat of the treacherous sun. They offer a relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea early morning or a place to enjoy the sounds of the night once the sun sets. However, the key to outside seating is shade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pergolas provide the perfect shade structure to ensure your seating area is protected from the direct sunlight. Additionally, pergolas provide a lovely decorative accent for your backyard. You can accent your pergola with climbing plants.

 

For example, Jasmine or Rangoon Creeper (Quisqualis Indica) is a drought-resistant plant, which blooms with perfumed flowers in the spring.

 

 

 

 

 

There are few better ways to celebrate the Mediterranean culture than by dining al fresco with family and friends. Your shaded area is also the perfect place to establish an outdoor dining area.

 

 

 

Gravel Pathways, Pebbles and Cobblestone

 

 

Another key element associated with Mediterranean landscape design is gravel pathways and flooring. In Mediterranean areas, property owners have long grappled with too little water for their plants. As such, they have replaced green with more drought-friendly options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mediterranean landscape design often replaces grass with paving, stone slabs, gravel, pebbles, cobblestones, or a combination of these natural elements. The creative experts at Milestone can weave cobblestones and pebbles into intricate designs.

 

Pebble mosaics were the earliest types of mosaic in all areas of the Eastern Mediterranean. These stunning designs have a rich history that dates back to ancient times.

 

 

 

 

 

Not only do these stone accents look fantastic, but it also significantly reduces the need for water. Additionally, gravel and other stone elements are low maintenance and long-lasting.

 

 

 

Custom Water Features

 

 

Are you considering an ornamental pond, custom fountain, water wall, or full-scale pool? Water features are a must in Mediterranean landscape design to cool the hot summer air. The soothing sounds and gleam of rushing water add a delightful element to any backyard.

 

 

 

 

 

Regardless of which water feature you choose, the sounds and sights of water provide an enjoyable relief on hot summer days. Moreover, the birds and butterflies will enjoy your water features too!

 

 

 

Mediterranean Landscape Design Plants

 

 

One of the great appeals to a Mediterranean landscape design within the Middle East lies in the beautiful drought-resistant plants.

 

From attractive succulents and flowering plants, you simply can’t go wrong with the stunning appeal of Mediterranean inspired plants.

 

Think agaves with their beauty. Jasmine plants with their serene white fragrant scented flowers. Or, yucca plants with their large leaves and creamy white flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

Clipped hedges are not only pleasing to the eye, but they also add to your garden’s architectural framework.

 

Tecoma stans, Nerium Oleander, Murraya Paniculata, Thevetia are some of the more common hedges used on Mediterranean landscape design. Very versatile, this evergreen offers height and an element of dramatic flair to your garden.

 

Additionally, hedges can be added to your garden. These drought-resistant plants offer a year-round element of greenery that also doubles as a privacy fence.

 

 

 

 

 

Milestone Landscaping

 

 

Because of the ideal climate, the people of the Mediterranean lead an outdoor lifestyle. For hundreds of years, they have been gardening, socializing, and dining outdoors. If you are looking to add an element of the Mediterranean to your backyard, you’ve come to the right place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact a member of our team for your landscape design consultation today! We look forward to bringing your vision to life.

 

 

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by Sejal Nagjee

 

You placed significant time, effort, and investment into making your villa and landscape look amazing. So why should all of that disappear into the night?

 

With well-planned lighting system, manual or automated, strategically placed landscape lighting to light up the villa facade, pool features, trees and walls, you can illuminate the darkness to enjoy your yard long after the sun goes down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When properly designed, landscape lighting makes your yard functional after sundown. Additionally, landscape lighting can be positioned to highlight specific areas of your yard, such as your home’s architectural features or drawing attention to prized plantings and trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understand the Purpose for Your Landscape Lighting

 

 

Before you invest in any landscape lighting, understand the specific purpose of your lighting from your landscape designer. What’s the purpose of lighting up your backyard?

 

Perhaps you want to create a soft, cozy mood during the evening hours for intimate dinner parties. Maybe you have shadowy center areas, a water feature, dining and bar area or pathway you want to highlight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beyond setting a specific tone or atmosphere, consider the safety of your property after the sun goes down. Do you need to light up a path leading through your yard or a staircase for safe walking? Perhaps you want motion detectors for the evening hours?

 

Regardless of the reason, before you start to design your landscape lighting, it’s always best to know what you desire for your backyard.

 

Whether indoors or outdoors, lighting is typically divided into three layers based on function.

 

 

  • Overall – overall lighting provides light for an entire room or space.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Task – task lighting is used for a specific purpose, such as to light a path.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Accent – accent lighting draws attention to an object or area, such as a water feature or garden sculpture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less is More

 

 

When it comes to setting up your landscape lighting, remember that less is always more. It’s best to install fewer lights, which highlight the beauty and appeal of your yard.

 

Placing fewer lights in the right positions will also keep your yard intriguing. From pathway lights and accent lights to directional spotlights and concealed led strip lighting, you can keep it simple while keeping your backyard engaging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much light, or poorly installed landscape lighting, can create unwanted light pollution. Light pollution is light that shines into an area where it is undesirable.

 

You do not want your lighting to shine into an indoor room, to wash out the view of the stars, to create a glare that bothers your guests, or wastes energy.

 

 

 

Schedule a Professional Design Consultation

 

 

You know what type of landscape lighting you want. You know what you will use your lighting for.

 

Now comes the hard part – bringing your plan to life. It’s always best to schedule a professional design consultation to execute your plan. When you contact the experts at Milestone, they will help you create a visual sketch of your yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Typically, design sketches include the existing buildings, benches, water features, outdoor dining areas, existing greenery, as well as the lights you want to add to your landscape.

 

It’s important to consider the various elements of your existing landscape design, as these items will reflect or absorb light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With a little help from the design experts at Milestone, you can add the finishing touch to your exterior spaces with well-planned outdoor landscape lighting.

 

 

Contact a member of our team to schedule your free landscape lighting consultation today!

 

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