Our Story

Born From a Love of Mediterranean Gardens

shimmer-world began in 2009 when two landscape architects, one British and one Spanish, realised that expatriates moving to Spain faced a common problem: gardens designed without understanding the climate.

Too many beautiful properties suffered from parched lawns, failing plants, and skyrocketing water bills. We knew there had to be a better approach, one that embraced rather than fought against the Spanish sun.

Today our team has grown to eighteen specialists, from irrigation engineers to horticulturalists, each dedicated to creating outdoor spaces that flourish in Mediterranean conditions.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by these principles, from initial consultation to final handover.

Climate-First Design

We never propose a plant or feature without considering how it will perform through a full Spanish calendar, including the brutal August heat.

Sustainable Practice

Water conservation is not optional here. Our designs routinely achieve 60-70% reductions in irrigation requirements compared to traditional approaches.

Client Partnership

Your garden is personal. We take time to understand how you live, what views matter to you, and how much involvement you want in ongoing maintenance.

Our Approach

Why We Focus Exclusively on Spain

Some landscape firms operate across multiple countries, adapting generic designs to local conditions. We took the opposite approach.

By focusing solely on Spain, we have developed unmatched expertise in regional microclimates, local plant suppliers, and the specific challenges that come with gardening in this part of the world.

From the cooler northern regions to the arid south, from coastal salt spray to mountain frosts, we have encountered and solved every landscaping challenge the Iberian Peninsula can present.

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