Designers warn of 9 minimalist garden mistakes never to make if you want to nail this summer's biggest backyard trend

Simple garden design with ornamental grasses, pavers and gravel landscaping.

It’s one of the most enduring trends when it comes to our outdoor spaces, but less isn’t always more – especially if you fall into the trap of making one of the top minimalist garden design mistakes.

You'd be forgiven if you've ever assumed that learning how to design a minimalist garden is easy; its trademark clean lines, curated foliage, and zen-like vibes do, after all, positively radiate simplicity. The reality, though? Well, let's just say it’s easy to fall into the trap of 'minimal' becoming 'meh'.