Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Kayleigh Dray

Best plants for a minimalist garden – 9 varieties to create structure, space, and serenity

Rosemary growing in raised beds in a contemporary herb garden.

In a world of constant noise and visual clutter, it's little wonder so many of us are searching for the best plants for a minimalist garden. After all, pared-back doesn’t have to mean barren; the plants you choose are actually more important than ever.

Yes, learning how to design a minimalist garden means understanding that every leaf, every silhouette, every shift in tone absolutely has to earn its place. Which might mean planting ornamental grasses to catch the light, evergreens to punctuate a gravel bed, a statement tree to cast bold shadows, or even low-maintenance drought-tolerant plants for a climate-aware space.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.