We’re always excited to learn about trendy gardening styles and techniques, and recently, one piqued my interest. With a name like “chaos gardening,” how can you not be instantly curious?
While my mind went straight to digging random holes and recklessly tossing in plants, I was also fairly certain there was more to it than that. Before I started telling everyone about this latest gardening craze, I decided to turn to a few experts to ask for their expertise.
Should you be chaos gardening? Here's what experts had to say.
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In the simplest terms, Russell Taylor, the VP of Live Earth, says chaos gardening is all about embracing the beauty of unplanned growth. This method involves scattering a diverse mix of seeds without a predetermined layout, allowing the garden to evolve organically.
When gardening this way, you’re guaranteed a space with a unique and dynamic assortment of plants.
“The garden becomes a canvas of spontaneity, where different species emerge and flourish in an unplanned display of colors and textures,” Taylor says.
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According to Teri Valenzuela, the natural science manager atSunday, chaos gardening is also a push toward a less perfectly manicured backyard.
“It embraces letting seeds or plants grow wherever they may, essentially letting nature take over,” she says.
This is where I was delighted to learn my interpretation wasn’t too far off! The process involves casually tossing seeds—flowers, veggies, or other plants—and seeing what thrives with minimal intervention.
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