As we continue to break heat records in many different regions around the world, gardeners have to think more than ever about how they can create gardens that can stand the heat.
25.07.2023 - 13:01 / bhg.com
Dana Gallagher
Chaos gardening is the newest gardening trend to go viral on TikTok, amassing more than 13 billion views. This fun and carefree approach to gardening is about letting go of the strict rules that come along with gardening and letting mother nature do the work instead.
This gardening trend isn’t limited to only TikTok gardeners; it’s also gotten the attention of professional gardeners, with the trend receiving honorable mentions at the 2023 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show this past May. Here’s what you need to know about this viral online trend, plus some things to keep in mind before you start your own chaos garden.
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Chaos gardening is exactly what it sounds like—a haphazard and laid-back approach to gardening in which rules and meticulous garden planning are thrown out the window. Simply gather up any leftover seed packets you have (or buy some new ones), and throw the seeds around in the garden to see what takes. The result is a natural-looking garden that teems with life and plenty of variety. Plus, if you find the process of planning a garden and sowing seeds stressful, chaos gardening saves you lots of time and effort.
This laissez-faire approach to seeding a garden can be used with any type of plant, including flowers, fruits, vegetables, and grasses, which sets it apart from similar trends such as meadowscaping. You can turn your entire yard into a wild and wonderful chaos garden or keep the chaos contained to a few beds. The trick is to let go of expectations and allow mother nature to do its thing. Inevitably, certain plants will thrive while others may not grow as well.
TikTok user Meg Grows Plants (@meggrowsplants) uses chaos gardening to grow carrots in her gardens every
As we continue to break heat records in many different regions around the world, gardeners have to think more than ever about how they can create gardens that can stand the heat.
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