How Do You Create A Mexican Courtyard Garden?
Maybe one of the most important elements of any Mexican mission is the charm and elegance of a courtyard garden. Mexican courtyard gardens are characterized by a mix of native and colonial design, desert colors and plants, terracotta and usable plants such as herbs and vegetables. If you would like to create a Mexican courtyard garden of your own, a few tips will help get you started, Create your courtyard by laying a patio with ceramic tiles. Classic Mexican courtyards were paved with handmade ceramic tiles, so choose Earth tones for your patio, such as reds, browns and terracottas. You may choose tile with nature designs, such as suns, cacti or leaves pressed or drawn into the clay. Set aside a space in your Mexican courtyard garden for outdoor entertaining. A hand-made brick oven or barbecue is a common feature in a Mexican courtyard, and is usually placed near rustic wood or wrought-iron benches or tables for easy serving of guests. You may also consider a small water feature, such
