Typical problems
What owners come to us with
- Gardens that look great in spring and dead by August
- Terraces and stonework cracking after one Portuguese winter
- Irrigation systems that waste water or stop working
- No one to maintain the outdoor space when you're away
What we handle
How PONTARO helps
- Garden design with drought-tolerant Mediterranean planting
- Terraces, paths and driveways in stone, tile or concrete
- Irrigation, lighting and outdoor power
- Year-round maintenance: pruning, hedging, lawn, leaf clearing
Process
A clear, calm way to work.
Same approach for every project — so there are no surprises, even when you're managing things from abroad.
01
Vision
We walk the garden, listen to how you want to use it and capture the existing conditions.
02
Design
A clear plan with planting, materials and lighting — no surprises.
03
Build
Hardscape, planting and irrigation installed by our team or trusted partners.
04
Maintain
Optional ongoing care so the garden actually looks like the renderings — in year three.
Before & after
Real Portuguese homes, properly transformed.
Where we work
Outdoor Living Areas across Central Portugal
Based in Mira, we cover a 100 km radius across Central Portugal — including:
FAQ
Quick answers.
We design with olive, lavender, rosemary, citrus, pittosporum and other Mediterranean species that thrive without daily watering.
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Talk to us about outdoor living areas.
Send a quick WhatsApp message in your language, or book a free 20-minute consultation. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly how we can help.