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Tuscan-Inspired Landscape Is The Low-Maintenance Trend Gardeners Love
By Madisen Swenson
Known for their lush plants and architectural elements, Tuscan gardens can let you have your own piece of southern Italy in your backyard, and it’s easier than you may think.
Tuscan gardens don't require pristine lawns or fussy flower beds. Their foundations tend to be made of stone, gravel, bricks, and other low-maintenance terrains.
Xeriscaping is common, favoring stone, bricks, and gravel over neat green lawns. You can limit it to garden beds and a pathway or expand it to most of the yard.
Next is hardscaping, which includes components that aren't natural, like benches, fountains, urns, and sculptures — but don’t go overboard as it can quickly look tacky.
Take inspiration from Tuscan landscapes and use Mediterranean plants and flowering herbs like rosemary and thyme. Cypress, lemon, and olive trees are also quintessentially Tuscan.