The expression "Less is more" takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to gardening, especially as the heat from the sun takes its toll on the plants at this time of year. You can still have all year round interest by planting Yuccas they have shape structure and depth of colour. Totally drought resistant and in group planting really give your garden that mediteranean feel. They vary from shape to leaf size and simply thrive in any soil. Just avoid the baynet yucca, as its leaves are sharp pointed needles that can leave a painful puncture to the skin.
Another beautiful looking plant is the soft leaved Agave, again very little or no watering required for an amazing display. Put this amongst your yuccas, or in front of them for all year round show.
Lastly for ground cover aound your yuccas, plant out some Aloe Vera. In early spring and late summer they produce spears of orange flame flower heads, no watering required.
At Villa Care Menorca where the owners are not resident this type of planting is becoming more and more popular, not only for the low maintenance but because its simplicity is so striking, so remember sometimes less is definately more. See pics for above.
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