Sun-loving Mediterranean plants are tough and drought-tolerant yet beautiful. The natural planting scheme combines a tapestry of different colors and textures using perennial plants that like to bake ...

Most gardeners are surprised to hear that we have a real Mediterranean climate zone, albeit the northernmost one in the world. Like other Mediterranean zones — Southwest Australia, Western South ...

Mediterranean garden ideas are easy to replicate in your outdoor space. Think: A simple combination of warm-toned hardscaping materials, informal gravel paths, tranquil water features, and bold colors ...

There’s a glorious place where summer is long, warm and dry, and winter is mild and wet. This pocket-sized paradise comprises just 2% of the Earth’s land but is home to 20% of its flora — an ...

An international network of 30 scientists drew up an inventory of 496 species and 147 subspecies of trees in the Mediterranean region. These data, which are available through open access and include ...

One of the oldest centers of civilization appeared on the shores of the nearly landlocked Mediterranean Sea. The sea was a manageable size for trade of goods and services and native food crops, as ...

They were first cultivated by the ancient Romans, who sought aroma and flavor for their plant-based diet so influenced by herbs and vegetables. As the Empire expanded, the conquerors gathered new ...

This week’s installment for the current planting season focuses on the Mediterranean region, which includes 17 European, African and Asian countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the ...

Mediterranean plants come in a range of colours and textures which means they suit most gardens. The perennial plants tend to be silver-grey with splashes of colourful flowers. Article continues below ...

Questions: What is the spectrum of variability of chemical elements in a Mediterranean forest ecosystem across the different compartments? Do coexisting tree species with different leaf chemical ...