How To Grow A Maximalist Garden – Grow Big Or Go Home
25.10.2023 - 10:11
/ gardeningknowhow.com
/ Mary Ellen Ellis
Maximalism is experiencing a big comeback in interior design. Once thought to be old fashioned or cluttered, younger generations are embracing the look and making it shine. If the trend appeals to you, consider designing a maximalist garden to show off all your favorite plants, garden art, patio furniture, and more.
Maximalism is a design style and trend more often associated with interior design than landscape design. It’s not a new style, but it has experienced a resurgence in recent years.
Although it sometimes gets a bad rap, maximalism isn’t about clutter and having more stuff just for the sake of it. It’s really about displaying items that matter to you, that have meaning or that you find beautiful, or both.
Maximalist is big and bold. It embraces color and multiple textures and patterns, including things that bring you joy. A garden should be an extension of your home, so if you love the look, try creating a maximalist patio, yard, or other outdoor space.
A maximalist backyard, like an interior space, is all about layering color and texture, being bold, and showcasing what you find attractive and what brings you joy.
The maximalist style isn’t just throwing a bunch of different things together. It’s about thoughtfully creating layers in a space. Layer patterns, textures, and colors to get the right look.
In the garden, the easiest way to create layers is to use plants of different heights. Place tall plants toward the back. Plant medium-height plants in front of them and low or groundcover plants in front of those. You can also use raised beds, planters of varying heights, and other vertical spaces to create more layering.
Texture is important in maximalist interior design, and you can utilize it in a garden as well.