How to Create Cool, Comfortable Outdoor Spaces During Lanzarote’s Hottest Month

August sunshine encourages people outdoors, but creating shade and choosing the right plants can make all the difference to enjoying a Lanzarote garden throughout the summer.

August is one of the hottest months of the year in Lanzarote, with many residents and holiday homeowners looking for ways to make their outdoor spaces more comfortable during the long summer days.

While pergolas and umbrellas provide cast shade, carefully chosen plants can also play an important role in creating natural shade, privacy and a more pleasant environment. Larger shrubs, mature trees and well-planned planting schemes can soften exposed areas while adding colour and texture to gardens throughout the year.

Choosing the right plants is particularly important on an island where strong sunshine, limited rainfall and coastal winds all influence what will thrive. Plants that are well suited to Lanzarote’s climate are more likely to establish successfully and require less intervention once they have settled.

Flower Power has specialised in climate-appropriate gardening since 2006, offering a wide selection of plants suited to the island, from flowering varieties and herbs to olive trees, cacti and succulents. The garden centre also stocks mature plants for those looking to create an instant impact or introduce natural shelter into existing gardens.

For homeowners who are unsure where to begin, the centre’s display garden provides an opportunity to see different planting combinations and landscaping ideas before making any decisions. It allows visitors to explore how plants develop together and how different materials, pots and decorative features can be incorporated into outdoor spaces.

The multilingual team is available to offer practical advice based on the specific conditions of individual gardens, helping customers choose plants that match their location and requirements rather than simply selecting what looks attractive on the day.

For those planning a complete transformation, Flower Power also provides consultation, planning and landscaping services, creating gardens of all sizes using plants, volcanic rock and traditional picón to suit Lanzarote’s unique environment.

As temperatures remain high through August, investing time in thoughtful garden planning can help create outdoor spaces that remain attractive, practical and enjoyable well beyond the summer months.

AUGUST OFFER

For the whole month of August, Flower Power are offering a 10% discount on all garden pots! Don’t miss out on this chance to upgrade your garden with their stunning range of pots.