With a name like chaos gardening, how can you not be instantly curious?
Should you be chaos gardening?
Here’s what experts had to say.
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What is Chaos Gardening?
When gardening this way, youre guaranteed a space with a unique and dynamic assortment of plants.
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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 wasnt too far off!
The process involves casually tossing seedsflowers, veggies, or other plantsand seeing what thrives with minimal intervention.
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I began with a few plant plugs, then scattered seeds across the area, she says.
Now, the prairie reseeds itself annually.
For example, Taylor suggests avoiding plants with aggressive growth traits.
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These could monopolize the garden or reseed readily and spread beyond your garden.
Plants grow in a somewhat controlled yet spontaneous way, Valenzuela says.
It’s a blend of order and chaos that can yield great results.
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One reason is that it creates instant habitats for our wildlife.
“Chaos gardening is about bringing a more natural and native integration into designing outdoor spaces, she says.
This will increase your gardens diversityannual seeds are an excellent place to start.
Adapting to and learning from the garden as it develops is essential, Taylor says.
You might have a successful planting and may need to thin plants to avoid crowding, especially for vegetables.
This requires a flexible attitude as you embrace the unexpected evolution of your garden.
And Taylor also says to mix in some vegetables and herbs, too.
