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An Introduction To Minimalist Gardens
An Introduction To Minimalist Gardens. Modern garden design has changed dramatically over the years. Minimalist aspects can make the garden into a great space for living and entertaining, focusing on materials rather than planting. Tom Cole talks you through a great example of Minimalist design.
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A minimalist garden design suits a young professional looking for a clean, smart, low maintenance garden. It should feature sculptures, architectural planting, and great vistas. All this adds up to an area you can both entertain and relax in
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A well designed minimalist garden can effectively provide you with an extra room. The need for plants is minimal, so use artificial materials to create a bold, crisp landscape.
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Plants are indeed key to a minimalist design, but it should be the hard landscape features which tie it together, with materials used in sculpture and furniture being echoed in the paving.
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Use lighting to great effect, perhaps set into the patio, to alter the garden's mood as you enter the twilight hours.
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Water can be used, but it should be calm and sedate which helps to create great reflective qualities
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It is important to work with a good professional gardener and landscaper in order to realise your are ideas. Do not be afraid to provide any professional with your own input and inspiration.
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Steel, glass, and concrete are all materials heavily featured in many minimalist gardens. This ‘Industrial' basis does not mean it has to be stark and unwelcoming, though a good knowledge of how to utilise these materials is essential
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The front garden should always mimic the back, perhaps carrying on any features such as sculpture or water.
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