Chaos gardening — the viral TikTok trend of scattering seeds and “letting nature decide” — is surging across the country as demand for native plants reaches new heights.
Why it matters:Native chaos gardens appeal to New England homeowners seeking lower-maintenance yards that also help local wildlife thrive.
The big picture: “Native plants offer this easy solution to make positive change,” Sara Ressing, an education coordinator with Wild Ones, tells Axios.
- Native species support wildlife, improve ecosystems and help address climate pressures — while “connecting us to a sense of place,” she says.
- Chaos gardening complements that philosophy. “What better plants to grow in cracks than a plant that really, truly belongs?”
Catch up quick: Chaos gardening embraces a less structured approach: Scatter seeds, observe what survives and let local soil, sunlight and water determine the outcome…