“Messy Gardening” Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos — Here’s How to Design an Outdoor Space With It Intentionally

“Messy Gardening” Is the Emerging Trend That Embraces the Chaos — Here’s How to Design an Outdoor Space With It Intentionally

Is your idea of a beautiful garden one of manicured perfection? A picture-perfect backyard with rows of neatly pruned hedges and sharp borders of brightly colored flowers? Or, have you, like us, learnt to appreciate the beauty in chaos?

If you haven’t yet, now is your time. Because, as it happens, stepping over to the wild side doesn’t just look good, but it can also help to transform our ecosystem, creating a space rich in biodiversity, working against the disastrous effects of climate change. In short, this is wildlife gardening for a better future.

“There’s a growing awareness that gardening isn’t just about pretty borders — it’s about supporting the planet,” explains Rhiannon Odey, from Easy Garden Irrigation. “More people are seeing their gardens as part of a wider ecological network.”