SERVICES

Garden Design

Every project begins with attentive listening: to the place, its fixed forms and empty spaces, its light and its silences. The garden I envision for you is a delicate balance of relationships that are welcomed, nurtured, and allowed to evolve over time.

To bring this vision to life, I follow a clear, step-by-step process:

  1. Preliminary study – I visit the site to conduct surveys and analyze the soil and microclimate. I create a 3D model with rendered images that allow you to experience the future garden, alongside a cost estimate. At this stage, we collaborate closely, refining every detail until the garden truly feels like yours.

  2. Executive design – I prepare a complete set of technical documents in 2D: plans, specifications, bill of quantities, irrigation and lighting layouts, and a maintenance schedule. This “sealed” document is ready for the construction team, ensuring a clear, unambiguous guide for the realization of the project.

Plant selection is at the heart of the process. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean scrublands and maquis, I study natural plant communities and their interactions. This allows me to design gardens that are authentic, sustainable, and resilient, thriving with minimal irrigation and maintenance while respecting natural balance and enhancing local biodiversity.

This approach, where poetic sensitivity meets technical rigor, transforms the garden into something beyond aesthetics: it becomes a living experience, a space born from the dialogue between the designer, its inhabitants, and the landscape that embraces it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PACKAGE FOR YOUR GARDEN

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From Design to Ground

When a garden begins to take shape on site, every practical decision carries real weight. It is no longer just about ideas, but about soil, roots, proportions, light, and materials. This phase is alive and complex, and I approach it with careful attention, presence, and dedication.

In low-maintenance Mediterranean gardens, some decisions are particularly critical: the right planting season, the quality of the root system, the depth of the pots, and even the type of soil — sometimes intentionally simplified to ensure water resilience.

These are technical details, yet they determine whether a garden will constantly rely on human intervention or become self-sufficient as early as its second year.

On site, I observe, coordinate, ask questions, and make adjustments when needed. I do not work alone: I collaborate closely with skilled craftsmen, whose practical knowledge and hands-on expertise are invaluable. This dialogue is an essential part of the project: it enriches me, guides me, and teaches me. Mutual respect in the field is fundamental.

Supervision also means protecting the vision: ensuring that the garden does not lose its voice during construction. A garden can be technically flawless yet remain “silent.” My role is to accompany it so that it becomes a landscape that speaks, that communicates something genuine, and endures over time.

Cooperation

I like to think of my work as more than designing gardens — it can become a meeting place: a space where professionals, schools, nurseries, and curious minds come together.

This section is meant to open channels for dialogue. Together, we can explore new ways of thinking about the Mediterranean garden: through lectures, workshops, educational programs, or hands-on field research.

We can share the significance of sustainable greenery, the subtle beauty of spontaneous plants, and the enduring value of resilient landscapes.

I am eager to collaborate with anyone who has a project, a question, or a vision to explore — whether it’s a nursery interested in dry gardens, a design studio, a school, or a cultural foundation.

I love connecting different perspectives, bridging theory and practice, ethics and aesthetics.

Sometimes, all it takes is a single shared insight to spark an entirely new idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is designing a garden just about picking pretty plants and putting them together?
A well-designed, sustainable Mediterranean garden is a living, self-sustaining ecosystem—drought-resistant and evolving over time. The choices I make today—plant species and varieties, placement, soil preparation, and care during the establishment phase—must guarantee functionality, sustainability, beauty, and low maintenance (irrigation only in emergencies) even five years from now.

Why should I invest in a landscape project?
A thoughtfully planned garden is more than aesthetics: it improves the usability of spaces, enhances soil quality, increases property value, promotes well-being, and can last for many years. It is not an expense, but an investment that grows over time.

What does the first site visit include? And what does it not include?
The first site visit is a free introductory meeting within a 30 km radius of my studio (currently Mascali). Its purpose is to see the space in person, hear the client’s needs, and assess the complexity of the work. At this stage I do not provide drawings, design concepts, or detailed consultancy; instead it’s an opportunity to explain my working method, philosophy and experience and to provide a clear estimate.

How are your services priced?
Every garden is unique. That’s why I offer three different paths tailored to different spaces and needs. I describe them in detail in the Packages & Offers section so you can choose the option that best suits you.

What are the most common misunderstandings about my work?

  • “You just pick pretty plants — how hard can it be!”

  • “You can improvise as you go.”

  • “A garden is a cost, not an investment.”

  • “The free site visit includes in-depth consultancy.”

For this reason, on my website I explain step by step what it really means to design a custom, sustainable Mediterranean garden.