Menorca, Evergreen Gardens care and design.

The Menorcan Garden
The Mediterranean climate is very similar to parts of central and southern California, South Africa's western Cape Province, parts of Australia and along some of the coast of Chile. Here in Menorca it is drought rather than cold that presents a hazard to plant life. Fortunately for those who have an automatic watering system they can enjoy a healthy garden during the summer as well as the winter.
High winds are also a common event in Menorca, when planting a garden we always take note of which plants will fair best in the prevailing conditions.

Popular Menorcan Plants
There are many plants that thrive in the Menorcan climate and are a natural choice in a garden's design. Here are a few.

Lantana
Popular for their continuous blooming in bright colours during summer and autumn. Once established they need only be watered if they are showing signs of drought. Beware with small children, the plant produces poisonous berries!.

Oleander
Best in full sun and once established they only need occasional watering. Left to grow naturally it will form a multi stemmed bush that can be trained into a tree or grown in tubs. An evergreen with beautiful flowers of orange, white or pink (light or dark). Great for hedging.

Bougainvillea
A climber that's natural habit is climbing into trees, it is mainly used as a wall covering, as the vibrant colours look spectacular against the white wall of a villa. Very hardy, resistant to drought and pests, a must for any garden.

Hibiscus
This evergreen shrub or tree produces huge, beautiful flowers during the hot season that are varied in form and colour. Not totally hardy as a cold winter can delay their development in early summer but still a must.