Spring: Plant natives & set up watering
Choose drought-tolerant natives like thyme, laurel, rockrose, and ornamental grasses. Start seeds of easy perennials; mulch to retain moisture.
Seasonal care with native plants
Welcome to a calm, beginner-friendly space where Mediterranean charm meets native flora. Explore a simple, timeline-based guide to seasonal tasks and plant choices that suit warm, pastel-lit gardens.
Low-water gardening
Native plant trials
Soil-friendly mulch
Pollinator friendly
Season snapshot
Plan your year with a gentle rhythm: plant in spring, maintain through summer, tidy in autumn, rest in winter.
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Timeline: Seasonal Advice
Late Spring: Soil boost & microhabitats
Add compost to enrich soil. Create a small rock outcrop or bee-friendly shallow area to encourage beneficial insects.
Summer: Water wise care
Water early mornings, Group plants with similar needs, and use mulch to reduce evaporation. Embrace pastel pots with native textures.
Autumn: Prune gently & prepare for dormancy
Light pruning of woody natives, remove spent flowers, and tidy beds. Keep soil lightly moist through warm spells.
Winter: Plan next season
Assess what thrived, note irrigation needs, and start dreaming of terraces with soft pastel tones and native plantings.
Getting started with native plants
- Pick species suited to your climate and soil.
- Prioritize water-wise and pollinator-friendly choices.
- Use mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Group plants by water needs for efficient care.
Drought-tolerant
Blooming natives
Groundcovers
Seasonal interest