Italianate garden
What is an Italianate garden? Traditionally they are highly manicured, evergreen gardens that boast fascinating shapes and textures. Generally, they create a more formal appearance without the addition of flowers. Italianate gardens are truly inspirational with an elegant feel, full of fresh and earthy scents. Keep reading to find out how you can create the latest trend of Italian-style gardens. The great thing about this style of garden is they can be curated for any size space. So, whether you have a city dwelling or a country escape, you can easily add a touch of evergreen elegance.
Creating an Italianate garden
Most of the time, edible plants take centre stage such as beautiful trailing grape vines and joyful round-headed bay trees. Another firm favourite in an Italian evergreen garden is the elegant olive tree. It is considered one of the oldest and greatest symbols of peace, Wisdom, friendship and love. For that reason, we believe they should be a firm fixture in any Italianate garden. The key to creating an ‘all weather’ evergreen garden is to understand which plants will create the look you want and flourish whatever the weather. In the shorter term (and if the weather isn’t on your side) rosemary, fan palms and climbing jasmine can all add to the aesthetic. They grow relatively fast and can withstand extremes of temperatures, perfect for year-round Italian splendour. In the long term, topiary lined pathways of boxwood can create a dream-like garden.
Italian garden design
Alongside festoons of climbing plants and a combination of small trees, delicate garden furniture can work beautifully. Including a stone focal point or wrought iron seating adds just a pinch of Italian romance and charm. Try to keep angled lines and plant in symmetry, and, including outside floor tiles can add a super-luxurious feel.
To create year-round green space, look at some of our wonderful olive trees we have in stock today.
