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Wonderfully wild - gardening trends for 2025
There are three words dominating the world of gardening this year – wild, sustainable and resilient.
It’s all about informal, wild-looking spaces, the repurposing of materials and choosing plants that give back to our eco system without needing much resource.
Wild is wonderful
This year gardening is about embracing a more relaxed and natural approach. Formal landscaping designs with manicured lawns and perfectly pruned hedges are taking a backseat as gardeners lean towards the charm of wild, untamed spaces. Here plants growing freely, with a mix of textures and colours. Think wildflowers, grasses, and native plants that can self-seed and thrive with little intervention, allowing nature to dictate the flow of the garden.
Ecologically this is a great way to garden. Wild gardens can support a variety of wildlife, including bees, butterflies, and birds, making them a perfect fit for those looking to create a haven for nature right outside their door.
Resilience is key
Water is a precious commodity and gardeners are focusing on more resilient planting techniques that require less water. In 2025, expect to see a shift towards drought-tolerant plants that are well-suited for the changing climate. Succulents and ornamental grasses are designed to withstand dry conditions and still thrive.
Gardeners are also using mulches, improving soil quality, and grouping plants with similar water needs together, to help minimise water consumption.
Waste not, want not
As sustainability continues to be a key concern, gardeners are finding innovative ways to repurpose existing materials for their gardens. Old pallets, discarded bricks and reclaimed wood are being transformed into garden structures, planters, and raised beds. This trend not only keeps waste out of landfills but also gives gardens a unique, creative touch.
So the next time you throw away an old pair of boots, tyres or even a bath tub – just think how they could be used to transform your garden!
Grazing gardens
Growing your own food is nothing new, but it has grown in popularity.
There is an even bigger desire for fresh, homegrown produce and being more self-sufficient. Urban gardeners, in particular, are embracing edible planting – transforming what space they have into mini vegetable and herb gardens.
But it’s not just vegetable patches. Fruit trees, berry bushes, and edible flowers are more and more being incorporated into gardens, offering beauty and functionality. Raised beds, container gardening, and vertical gardening are being used creatively to maximise space.
Not only does this trend provide delicious food, but it also helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting food long distances.
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