Create the Look of a Tuscan Garden in Your Home

For those of you who have been fortunate enough to get away to Italy this summer, you are likely to have been blown away by the beauty and rustic style of the country. From their food to their décor, the rustic look helps to create an incredibly homely feel. Visit areas of Northern Italy, such as Tuscany, and this style can be seen in many gardens.

Becoming less formal the further they extend from the property, Tuscan gardens are renowned for the warm colours of their stonework and paving, as well as the bold and colourful look of their planting. If this look appeals to you, there are a number of elements of a Tuscan garden that you can introduce into your own home.

Key Features of a Tuscan Garden

• Shading Structures: No matter what the weather conditions, pergolas, arbors and other freestanding shading structures offer a beautiful area under which you can both relax and entertain. During the summer, when the sun is beating down, the canopy will provide shade under which you can spend time with family and friends. Later in the year, when the weather conditions are more overcast, this secluded corner of your garden will offer somewhere from which to enjoy the views across your garden.
• Seating: Many Tuscan gardens will feature multiple areas of seating and benches. It pays to incorporate them into the design of your arbor or pergolas to create the perfect location from which to take in all that your garden has to offer.
• Herb Gardens: Much of the Tuscan region is farmland and as a result the majority of Tuscan homes will incorporate a space for growing herbs and vegetables in the garden. Much of the produce grown in the garden will go on to be used in cooking.
• Planting and Mazes: Tuscan gardens are generally low maintenance in their design, with no large areas of lawn or planting that requires regular watering. Allowing your planting to grow naturally and avoiding the ‘perfectly maintained’ look will give your garden some natural character. Most Tuscan gardens will often feature native plants which are suited to the climate and require little attention. It therefore pays to consider your location and climate when choosing the best planting for your garden.

If you would like to arrange a meeting where we can discuss the ideas you have for your garden, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can call us on 01603 360548 or drop us an email to enquiries@knightslandscaping.co.uk.