Moroccan Garden design on my mind

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"The love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies."

Most gardeners want to continue to garden as long as they possibly can. Lifestyle changes, age, infirmity, work, financial circumstances all have an impact on how much or how well we can garden. Different people have different hobbies and desires that they love to pursue and follow throughout their life. There are different methods and processes by which you can make your garden a unique one to look at. There are many ways by which you can design your garden.

A secluded patio garden dotted with containerised plants is given a touch of Moroccan magic to transform it into a cosy Mediterranean courtyard that's perfect for entertaining.

Sunken seating area
The central feature of the garden is a large, octagonal, sunken, seating area. This is covered with intricate Moroccan tiles which are a key inspiration for the garden. The seats are sunken into the ground with a low wall at the back providing privacy. Triangular beds in each corner overflow with planting.

Rectangular pond
A rectangular pond, complete with delicate trickling fountain is placed opposite the steps to the seating area. This creates a pleasing sound and provides a cooling effect as traditionally used in Moorish courtyards. The waters of the pond also reflect the surrounding planting.

Veranda
A small veranda leads from the house to the patio area. This is covered with coordinating tiles to fit in with the overall design. It's a good point to stand and look over the whole garden.

Patio area
A formal patio area is built between the veranda and the seating area. This has a tiled floor to coordinate with the rest of the garden and is surrounded by a low hedge of pyramid and ball box trees. The table and chairs offer a pleasing place eat al fresco.

Getting inspiration for a design

Try and find a common theme for your design to knit the whole thing together. In this case the Moroccan tiles acted as the main inspiration and were used throughout to create a sense of unity in the design.

Heavenly Plants
With vibrant blues, corals and aquas on the walls and in the tiling, go for a toning palette of colours in your planting: greys and greens, purples, blues, pinks and whites. Cover walls and fences with the evergreen climber Trachelospermum. Its dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the delicate white flowers that are produced in July and August. Roses will provide the reds and pinks in the colour scheme.

Grey leaved plants like Santolina, lavender and Artemesia contrast beautifully with bright blue Delphiniums and purple and white hardy geraniums. Add eastern magic with lots of plants in terracotta pots. Lemon trees will look especially good.

As darkness settles on your Arabian night, light candles in romantic lanterns, smell the lemon trees and transport yourself to a little bit of heaven on earth. So you can find your garden paradise on earth just in front of you and you can be getting the best of the scenic beauty here. So why wait just have a beautiful garden and you can find Morocco right there!