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Though the Mediterranean Landscape style
evolved over centuries in southern Europe, it has
found recent favor in Santa Barbara, due to the
similarity in climate and colors, plus the penchant
for entertaining outdoors. Further, this style nicely
complements an architectural sensibility derived
from Spanish influences. When wrapped around
an imposing mansion, this landscape is often
formal in character, with everything symmetrically
balanced around a central focus, such as a large
fountain or pool or staircase. However, this style
of landscape can also be adapted to enhance a
smaller modern home with lavish drifts of drought
tolerant plants from around the world. What is
basic to any Mediterranean design is the use of
built structures, like walls, pergollas and arbors
as the framework on which to drape the plants.
These structures also create a respite of shade.
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Entrance surrounded by flowering perennials
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Layers of blue, silver and gold |
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Fragrant lavender, a favorite in Santa Barbara |
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Simple pathway with tree stumps as steps |
Though the Mediterranean Landscape style
evolved over centuries in southern Europe, it has
found recent favor in Santa Barbara, due to the
similarity in climate and colors, plus the penchant
for entertaining outdoors. Further, this style nicely
complements an architectural sensibility derived
from Spanish influences. When wrapped around
an imposing mansion, this landscape is often
formal in character, with everything symmetrically
balanced around a central focus, such as a large
fountain or pool or staircase. However, this style
of landscape can also be adapted to enhance a
smaller modern home with lavish drifts of drought
tolerant plants from around the world. What is
basic to any Mediterranean design is the use of
built structures, like walls, pergollas and arbors
as the framework on which to drape the plants.
These structures also create a respite of shade.
Entrance surrounded by flowering perennials
Layers of blue, silver and gold
Fragrant lavender, a favorite in Santa Barbara
Simple pathway with tree stumps as steps
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