Natural stone walls, steps, and garden paths are essential design features in Mediterranean gardens.

Natural stone walls protect the terrain from erosion or can be used as noise barriers. With appropriate planting, the walls take on the character of a rock garden. Walls made of hollow concrete blocks are faced with natural stone, making them blend more seamlessly into the garden.

In terraced and/or expansive areas, garden paths and stone steps create visual highlights and allow for a transition between thematically different areas in the garden design.

Slope Stabilization with Gabions

Gabions (wire baskets filled with stones) are ideal for combining design and function (slope stabilization). Higher retaining walls can be effectively constructed using gabions.

Appropriate planting also helps to soften the structure's imposing appearance.