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Kyalami Estates Corporate Brand Bible Design 26
3.0 Folder (Inner)
GARDENING

“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 contrasts in texture and colour,
HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE THIS whether it be shades of green
LOOK? or just green with a hint
The minimalistic concept is all about of a second colour here
simplicity and highlighting strong and there. Bold leaves
features with a defined purpose in the contrasted against finely-
space. The goal is to have less, which textured plants are a
then creates a feeling of increased perfect combination.
spaciousness and order. The In addition, including
minimalistic garden tells the story of a body of water or
a space with a well thought out theme water feature creates
that is extended and complemented by movement and brings
colour accents, textures, shapes and even more calm to the overall
lines throughout the garden. landscape.

1. Less is more: rather go for one 3. Size matters: instead of many
big pot than multiple smaller small pavers and stepping stones,
ones,using understated design go for large elements in strong
elements and a neutral colour shapes. Big square pavers will fill
pallet. Limit the materials used up a space nicely while creating
Euphorbia trigona in the space and keep the area bold lines and the feeling of
neat, tidy and almost at the bare spaciousness.
minimum. 4. Repetition is key: choose two hero
plants for long beds and repeat
2. Contrast adds interest: look for them throughout the bed border.

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