Month: August 2025

When planning a new build or garden renovation, it’s easy to focus on walls, floors, and interiors while leaving the outdoor space as an afterthought. But without a well-designed landscape, even the most beautiful home can feel incomplete.

The new year is now firmly underway, and whether you’re thinking of a refresh of your garden or want to bring some colour into your home, now is the perfect time to start.

As the year draws to a close, we take this opportunity to look back on some of the wonderful projects we’ve had the pleasure of designing in 2024. Each one has been an opportunity to bring unique visions to life, blending creativity, functionality, and a deep respect for the natural environment.

Living in Marbella, we’re fortunate to enjoy a gorgeous Mediterranean climate – year-round sunny skies, warm breezes, and of course, the long, hot summers. But when it comes to gardening, that sunshine can be a challenge, especially if you’re aiming for an attractive, colourful landscape without the constant worry of watering and upkeep.

Following droughts and water restrictions over recent years, it is the responsibility of all of us to make sure we are watering our gardens as efficiently as possible. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you navigate watering schedules and municipal rules effectively.

Based in the privileged area of Marbella on the Costa del Sol, La Menara Landscape Design Studio has long represented a crucible of creativity and innovation in the garden and landscape design sector.

Our focus is on edible gardens, a concept that redefines luxury as the ability to harvest and enjoy one’s own produce.

Drawing inspiration from the dramatic scenery and lush landscapes of Marbella, our approach is to design gardens that are not just green spaces but experiences to be enjoyed by all the senses.

In the heart of design, where creativity dances with nature, we, at La Manera, would like to share our best tips on how to transform your garden into a little paradise of tranquillity and style.

Gardening in Spain is a joy, each season has its own palette of colours and opportunities, and the mild climate makes it possible to be creative and work with leafy plants all year around.