The sparse garden trend has become something of a conversation point lately. This restrained way of planting where everything has an intentional place offers calm, clean lines and allows individual varieties to shine on their own rather than as part of a busy planting scheme. The idea is that planting should look effortless and natural, and the good news is once established it's one of the most easy-care garden designs you can choose.
This simple, uncluttered style of gardening relies on a limited color palette, a minimal number of different landscaping materials and a capsule collection of plant varieties to achieve the pared-down look that is ideal. Think one sculptural tree, a shapely shrub that complements it and a smaller plant or plants – ideally aim for no more than five – that completes the arrangement.
