Mediterranean gardens

Tommaso del Buono has created a cool, calm and contemporary garden for a Tuscan villa, maximising the spectacular setting with diverse, drought-tolerant planting and inviting areas for outdoor living.

On the slopes of the Tiétar Valley in central Spain, designer Álvaro Sampedro’s own garden is a beautiful embodiment of his sustainable approach, with hardy Mediterranean planting and sinuous paths mirroring the landscape beyond

This former farm near Toledo in Spain is a testament to landscape designer Fernando Martos’ belief that a garden should work in perfect harmony with its surroundings

Twenty years in the making, Italian writer Umberto Pasti's Moroccan hillside garden combines spectacular views with a carefully cultivated mass of indigenous plants he has saved from extinction

When interior designer Veere Grenney purchased this villa overlooking the Strait of Gilbraltar in Tangier, its garden was an untamed wilderness. With the help of talented friends, he has transformed it into an elegant series of terraces with eye-catching planting that enhances the breathtaking views

This garden in Tuscany offered its London-based designer, Luciano Giubbilei, a chance to reconnect with his roots, while also developing his interest in Italianate garden tradition and experimental planting

Kate and Nicholas Coulson’s hilltop garden in Provence is perfectly adapted to its surroundings, with a mix of low-maintenance plants that thrive in the extreme conditions.

At San Giuliano, the 800-year-old estate of a Sicilian marquis, evolving displays of succulents and tropical flowers ensure the garden always feels beguiling and alive