The vegetation that covers and inhabits the landscapes around Lake Garda is a result of the coexistence between human-cultivated plants and wild species that find their ideal environment to grow here.

Initially, the flora of this area of Italy resembled that of the rest of the continent, but following the flood of the 7th century AD, the forests near the lake were greatly reduced, giving more space to many species that still dominate the region's vegetation today. Notable among these are walnut trees, olive trees, grapevines, chestnut trees, and various species of cereals.

The great variety of plants thriving in this territory is mainly due to the minimal temperature difference between day and night, and between winter and summer, thanks to the mild lake climate, which creates ideal conditions for the growth of these specific plant species. It is no surprise that the eastern shore of the lake is known as the Riviera of Olives, introduced during Roman times and now typical of Lake Garda.

As for herbaceous plants, it is impossible not to mention clusters of lemon balm, broom, forsythia, and dittany. Numerous reed beds become the natural habitat for the animal species that inhabit the lake, giving the landscape its characteristic features.

Regarding woody plants, besides olive trees, poplars, cypresses, and weeping willows stand out, along with cattails, as well as alders and oaks, although not directly near the lake's shore. The western coast is known as the Riviera of Lemons due to the numerous citrus groves that perfume and color the fields during the blooming season.

Moving away from the plains to slightly higher altitudes, evergreen holm oak forests can be found, peacefully coexisting with laurel, terebinth, Judas trees, and butcher's broom. In the more distant areas from the lake waters, on the limestone soils of the Brescia side, one can appreciate red valerian, blue globe daisies, rue, and rosemary.

Undoubtedly, what gives the area surrounding the lake its distinctive charm are the gardens, where citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges are mainly cultivated, along with palms and exotic flowers, confirming the mildness of the climate, without which it would be impossible to grow such plant species.

With such rich flora, it naturally coexists with an equally diverse fauna, mainly composed of birds nesting in the reeds or near the lake, such as herons, swans, mallards, moorhens, coots, little egrets, and shorebirds. These bird species find their ideal natural habitat in Lake Garda and continue to reproduce, unlike flamingos and pelicans, which used to inhabit the lake waters until a few years ago but are now unfortunately no longer present. Among the many species, the seabird that seems to dominate this natural environment is the seagull because its varied diet allows it to easily adapt to any type of habitat.

In addition to birds, numerous fish species also populate the lake. Among the most common and significant are carp, which often grow to large sizes, and catfish, which are also used in the preparation of delicious typical regional dishes. Pike and tench are also present. Thanks to this lush vegetation and the species that have adapted to living in this environment, numerous natural oases have sprung up along the shores of Lake Garda, where visitors can enjoy pleasant excursions while appreciating the beauty, colors, and characteristic scents of a nature that still seems almost entirely unspoiled and safe from the dangers often caused by human activity.