Garden Redesign · 2026

A Garden in an Olive Grove. Kalamata

Landscape design

Once again, we are removing a lawn from a site.

The garden is situated in an olive grove, on a hill with an endless view of the Ionian Sea.

Most of the garden was covered with lawn. A lawn with all the standard problems for this region.

After the lawn was removed, many nuances of the site came to light. Very often during a renovation, new circumstances force changes to the project.

One part of the garden turned out to be a limestone slab with rocks. We, of course, revised the plant composition for this area and selected a palette suited for alkaline soils.

The garden featured a terraced, dry, southwestern slope with full-day sun exposure. For this area, we selected the hardiest plants that require minimal water and maximum sun.

In this garden, olives are harvested and their own olive oil is produced. Under the olive trees, we planted low-growing shrubs and perennials that can be cut back in winter for an unobstructed harvest.

An aromatic garden with a wide selection of plants used in Mediterranean cuisine is planted along one of the terrace walls. The edge of the stone wall is the perfect location for them. Species such as oregano, rue, and lavender were planted in the limestone section, as they thrive in these conditions.

Due to its topography, this garden required winter water management. The pathways within it are not only routes for moving through the garden but also drainage channels. They are positioned in accordance with the terrain and water flows, with minimal intervention in the root zones of the olive trees. Beneath the permeable gravel surface lies a draining layer of crushed stone.

The garden was created under challenging winter weather conditions, with rains uncharacteristic of this region. And all of our pathways passed the test of their drainage properties.