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In the current context of drought and progressive climate change, local councils are already approving or planning restrictive measures on water consumption. In fact, Maó Town Council has been the first this summer to ban watering ornamental lawns with municipal water.

Adapting gardens to drought and water restrictions

At GOB Menorca, we want to highlight the environmental problems caused by gardens that are not adapted to our climate and landscape, and specifically, the high water consumption required by lawns. To promote more responsible plant choices and gardening practices, we run Es Viver – Plantes de Menorca, where suitable plants for sustainable gardening are available.

In particular, Es Viver offers the following species, which are excellent alternatives to a formal green ground cover:

• Sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides)
• Japanese lawn grass (Zoysia matrella)
• Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
• Sea heath (Frankenia laevis)

These plants require three to five times less water than traditional lawns. In addition, they are more resilient to change because they are adapted to our climate, they do not need agrochemicals or much maintenance, they contribute to a more Mediterranean garden aesthetic, and they offer greater ecological value.

Es Viver is located on the road to the airport, at the entrance to the path to the Recycling Center. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!