Tuscan garden

[njammal]

I am currently working on coverting my backyard in to a Tuscan garden. It is small about 20 feel long and 8 feet deep. I would like to know what types of plants go into this type of garden. I have lavender, roses, geraniums, fig,persimmon, and orange trees. We have a stamped patio with a patio cover. I would like to enjoy my backyard this summer. Can any one help?

Nancy

[Chris]

I've actually been to Tuscany, briefly, we mostly stayed in the city of Florence and didn't get out into the countryside, but I think I can help.

Columnar junipers like "Skyrocket" would work.

Rock pines, or Tanyosho Pines. Work work.

I saw ornamental Agave's planted all over Italy, but that is obviously not native.

Of course grapes.

Lavender is good.

Can you grow olives? Lemons?

http://www.gardeningforums.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=503

Those are my garden pictures from the trip.

[beholdgreenthumb]

How did your project turn out?

[davidbkeegan]

Bougainvillea is one of my favorite vines. Once you get the vine growingit requires little maintenance except for a little pruining