Outside: 12 key elements that give the Gardens of Provence Their charm - The Provence, in southeastern France has a mild climate, which allows people to enjoy the pleasure of living outdoors throughout the year. The climate means that Provencal gardens are particularly beautiful, and can be grown throughout the season. Here's a look at the different elements that contribute to their charm.
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Terraces
most of the land in the Provence region is sloped so that the terraces were built so as not to waste space. Also known as "restanques", their first goal was for growing grapes, olives and other fruits and vegetables.
This landscaping is still used today and continues to land better, and protects against landslides and erosion.
Like natural staircases, terraces create these flat surfaces to plant on. They are also very useful with regard to irrigation. The height of each terrace will vary depending on the slope and the required number of terraces.
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most of the land in the Provence region is sloped so that the terraces were built so as not to waste space. Also known as "restanques", their first goal was for growing grapes, olives and other fruits and vegetables.
This landscaping is still used today and continues to land better, and protects against landslides and erosion.
Like natural staircases, terraces create these flat surfaces to plant on. They are also very useful with regard to irrigation. The height of each terrace will vary depending on the slope and the required number of terraces.
See 11 solutions for sloping gardens
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Old stones
These are the foundations of a building in the Provence region. The heritage has been well preserved, and today, these buildings can be found throughout the region.
The oldest terraces are supported by dry stone walls that reflect the knowledge and ancestral traditions. The process is repeated today in contemporary gardens, where the walls are reinforced with a binder. The stone wall creates a balance between the stone and vegetation, and it is important for the harmony of the garden.
These are the foundations of a building in the Provence region. The heritage has been well preserved, and today, these buildings can be found throughout the region.
The oldest terraces are supported by dry stone walls that reflect the knowledge and ancestral traditions. The process is repeated today in contemporary gardens, where the walls are reinforced with a binder. The stone wall creates a balance between the stone and vegetation, and it is important for the harmony of the garden.
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vegetation
What makes a true garden Provence is its vegetation. An olive tree, a cypress tree and a variety of aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, are very typical. Local plants in the region are very present throughout the year. These include dry land shrubs such as laurestine, rock rose, myrtle and arbutus
These gardens call to idleness. for basking in the shade of a fig tree or olive admiring the lavender fields and cypress trees.
What makes a true garden Provence is its vegetation. An olive tree, a cypress tree and a variety of aromatic plants such as lavender, rosemary, are very typical. Local plants in the region are very present throughout the year. These include dry land shrubs such as laurestine, rock rose, myrtle and arbutus
These gardens call to idleness. for basking in the shade of a fig tree or olive admiring the lavender fields and cypress trees.
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In this garden Pittosporum Teucrium fruticans fig trees and offer a progressive blend of green to create a naturally luxurious atmosphere.
Landscapes & Cie
clay tiles
These can be found inside or outside, square or rectangular shape, on the floor or on the wall ... terracotta tiles are a material by excellence of the Provence region.
These can be found inside or outside, square or rectangular shape, on the floor or on the wall ... terracotta tiles are a material by excellence of the Provence region.
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the pergola
the pergola is a very popular way to create a shaded area and can often be found shade the terrace of a house. The basic structure is usually cast iron or wood, and it allows climbers such as wisteria to grow rapidly between the poles.
the pergola is a very popular way to create a shaded area and can often be found shade the terrace of a house. The basic structure is usually cast iron or wood, and it allows climbers such as wisteria to grow rapidly between the poles.
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the arbor
decorates a passage with its arches, and it can also serve as support structure for climbing plants such as vines seen here.
decorates a passage with its arches, and it can also serve as support structure for climbing plants such as vines seen here.
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fountain
In a region where droughts are frequent, water is a very precious item. Over time, the use of water in the garden has changed - the practical necessity of wells has been replaced by recreational and aesthetic enjoyment of water in swimming pools and fountains.
In a region where droughts are frequent, water is a very precious item. Over time, the use of water in the garden has changed - the practical necessity of wells has been replaced by recreational and aesthetic enjoyment of water in swimming pools and fountains.
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Pierre walls can provide the perfect opportunity to install an integrated fountain.
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the pool
there is nothing quite like a refreshing pool to escape the summer heat, and it sounds wonderful when oppose the landscape also Provence.
there is nothing quite like a refreshing pool to escape the summer heat, and it sounds wonderful when oppose the landscape also Provence.
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well [stone
Wells were once a necessity for families in the region, but today they are rarely used. Instead, they stand as proud reminders of times and earlier traditions, and add charm and character to the garden.
Wells were once a necessity for families in the region, but today they are rarely used. Instead, they stand as proud reminders of times and earlier traditions, and add charm and character to the garden.
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Pots and jars
These can be found all over the garden, and are perfect to give your flowers bit more character, not to mention protection during the winter months when you can move away.
These can be found all over the garden, and are perfect to give your flowers bit more character, not to mention protection during the winter months when you can move away.
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Small pathways
they are found everywhere in the hills of the Mediterranean, and when used in your garden, they break down any stiffness and rigor.
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they are found everywhere in the hills of the Mediterranean, and when used in your garden, they break down any stiffness and rigor.
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