Boutique Hotel: Mediterranean Experience

At Derek Garden, we specialise in landscaping in Malta, creating Mediterranean gardens that combine beauty, functionality and sustainability. Our latest project, designed for a boutique hotel in the historic city of Birgu, demonstrates how a well-planned outdoor space can be transformed into an exclusive oasis for guests, offering a unique experience of relaxation and connection with nature.

Integration with the Historic Surroundings

Overlooking Birgu’s picturesque harbour and surrounded by traditional architecture, the garden makes the most of the Mediterranean charm. Careful selection of resilient Mediterranean plants ensures the design blends naturally with the city, respecting its historical heritage and creating a visually harmonious space for hotel guests.

Low-Maintenance Mediterranean Planting

The garden features xerophytic and low-maintenance species, perfectly suited to Malta’s climate and designed to create a relaxing environment for guests:

• Small palm trees (Chamaerops humilis): provide verticality, partial shade, and an authentic Mediterranean feel.
• Dracaenas and structural plants: resilient, visually striking, and easy to maintain.
• Large agaves and succulents: add texture and dynamism to low-water areas.
• Dense hedges (Buxus, Myrtus communis): define spaces and offer natural privacy.
• Additional ornamental foliage: adds colour, volume, and contrast throughout the year.

Efficient Irrigation System

The garden is equipped with an automatic irrigation system, ensuring plant health all year round. Thanks to the choice of drought-resistant Mediterranean species, water consumption is optimised and maintenance is minimal, combining sustainability with elegance for a boutique hotel that prioritises excellence in every detail.

A Unique Mediterranean Experience

The design achieves a perfect balance of relaxation, aesthetics, and functionality, providing pathways, structural planting, and natural privacy through hedges. Every element is intended to enhance the guest experience, offering visual connection with the harbour and the essence of the Mediterranean.

At Derek Garden, we transform outdoor spaces into exclusive Mediterranean gardens for boutique hotels in Malta, combining modern landscaping techniques with respect for tradition and the urban environment, creating spaces that inspire, relax, and endure.

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