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“Current trends in architecture and interior décor are
uncluttered simplicity, with clean lines, open spaces
and natural, contrasting and complementing materials.
The minimalist approach to gardening will support and
enhance what has been started by the architect and
interior decorator.” - Hingham Nursery Philodendron
Hope

WHAT IS MINIMALIST AND whether it be shades of green or
HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE THIS just green with a hint of a second
LOOK? colour here and there. Bold
The minimalistic concept is all about leaves contrasted against
simplicity and highlighting strong finely-textured plants are
features with a defined purpose a perfect combination.
in the space. The goal is to have In addition, including
less, which then creates a feeling of a body of water or
increased spaciousness and order. The water feature creates
minimalistic garden tells the story of a movement and brings
space with a well thought out theme even more calm to the
that is extended and complemented by overall landscape.
colour accents, textures, shapes and
lines throughout the garden. 3. Size matters: instead of many small
pavers and stepping stones, go for
1. Less is more: rather go for one large elements in strong shapes.
big pot than multiple smaller Big square pavers will fill up a space
ones,using understated design nicely while creating bold lines and
elements and a neutral colour the feeling of spaciousness.
pallet. Limit the materials used 4. Repetition is key: choose two hero
in the space and keep the area plants for long beds and repeat
Euphorbia trigona neat, tidy and almost at the bare them throughout the bed border.
minimum. Clean and contemporary plants
and containers will extend the
2. Contrast adds interest: look for theme well. Turn your plants into
contrasts in texture and colour, focal points by planting them in the

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