Britons are falling out of love with neatly manicured lawns and well kept hedges in favour of overgrown gardens teeming with wildlife, experts say. Increasing awareness of the declines in certain species has sparked a renewed interest in more natural-looking green spaces which are free of pesticides. The Royal Horticultural Society is predicting that the unkempt, wildlife-friendly look – dubbed ‘rewilding’ – will be one of 2020’s biggest trends. Gardeners will also look for ways to keep soils healthy, adopting a ‘no dig’ philosophy – a natural style of cultivation which limits damage to soil structure and wildlife. Guy Barter, RHS chief horticulturalist, said: ‘There’s a rising tide of concern about the environment, from catastrophic decline in insects to climate change and flooding.

Source: Daily Mail December 30, 2019 00:10 UTC