Martha Stewart's minimalist walkway is the most elegant but understated front yard planting I've ever seen – it's utterly timeless

Martha Stewart's gardens are the ultimate blueprint. Though they range in style, the doyenne's timeless touch enchants every green space she creates.

One of the best, in my opinion, is the planting surrounding her front yard walkway at her Turkey Hill property. It shows that a garden doesn't need to be complicated or full of color to look beautiful.

Martha's Moments, an archive project that brings together the best of Martha's homes, recipes, and gardens, shared an image of the space on their Instagram, and my jaw dropped. The brick path is flanked by low foliage borders. Medium and tall hedges have been pruned into spheres to add interest. Potted ferns on either side of the front door tie the whole look together with a polished bow.

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The caption reads: 'Today, Martha will return to Turkey Hill to lead a tour through the gardens she designed and planted over 40 years ago.' It's no wonder the look has lasted so long.

What exactly is so striking about this garden idea? First, the fact that it is all green. I don't generally consider myself a minimalist, and tend to find very simple designs boring. However, the minimalism here feels intentionally pared back. Rather than generating interest through a range of colorful flowers, Martha draws the eye in with various plant heights and textures. Each type of green stands out as distinct to the other plants.

Second, I love the interaction between the brick garden path and the surrounding green plants. Though the path on its own might turn towards the rustic, viney ground cover gives it a storied feel. It looks like something you would pull out of The Secret Garden. The reddish tone of the bricks is also a wonderful color contrast to the gray of the home and the fresh verdure of the surrounding garden.

Symmetry and the contrast of heights are both essential to making the garden feel unique.

If you are searching for timeless garden ideas, you needn't look further than what Martha Stewart is doing. By relying on classical rules but adding her own spin, she always creates something incredible. So can you.