Lush, Water-Wise Gardens

Not all gardens are created equal
Every beautiful garden begins with a thoughtful design.
Depending on your taste, maintenance preferences, water usage, and overall budget, Terra Verde can design, plant, and care for a garden that will bring you joy for years to come.

Here are just a few of the landscapes we’ve guided into full bloom.
Get in touch — and let’s start working on your own garden masterpiece.
We design gardens based on native plant species that are well-suited to Portugal’s climate and soils.
This approach supports local biodiversity and attracts birds, butterflies, and small reptiles typical of the region.

The garden’s structure is built around perennials that remain visually appealing throughout the year.
Native plants provide drought resistance, reduce water usage, and require minimal maintenance.
We design herb gardens that allow you to harvest fresh plants – for cooking, tea, or natural remedies.
Mint, rosemary, lavender, lemon trees, and other useful species become part of the landscape, offering both fragrance and function.

These plants are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and integrate easily into the overall design – providing year-round interest and efficient water use.
Practical greenery with natural aroma
Herb Garden
A Garden with Portuguese Native Plant Species
Using plant species naturally adapted to the local environment

We will do a «first-impression consultation» for your home and garden. This will give you a sense of our initial understanding and ideas for your home

We can do this using photos and videos of your property
You agree to our Terms and Conditions
Succulents are ideally suited for vertical installations: they are compact, slow-growing, and maintain their visual appeal year-round.
With a wide range of forms and tones, succulents allow for striking green walls, modular panels, and layered compositions that require minimal maintenance.

These solutions are especially effective in full sun and low-water environments – perfect for private gardens, terraces, façades, and even interior spaces.
A refined way to bring architectural interest into the landscape without adding complexity to care routines.
Structure, texture, and resilience
Succulents in Vertical Design
Lush and Drought-Resilient Garden
A modern approach to water-wise landscaping
With increasingly dry seasons and declining groundwater levels, drought-resilient gardens are becoming more relevant than ever.
They’re often mistaken for cactus, gravel, and minimal greenery – but that’s only a narrow view.

In reality, a water-conscious garden can be rich, layered, and full of life.
It combines hardy perennials, seasonal interest, and diverse textures – all while requiring minimal irrigation.
Rustic Garden
Warmth, seasonality, and natural simplicity
A rustic garden is an informal style that blends ornamental and edible plants, natural materials, and densely layered plantings.
From Blue Sage to Spanish Lavender, these gardens create a cozy, lived-in feel and offer seasonal color throughout the year.
They require moderate maintenance and bring a timeless, homegrown charm to any space.