While the term “chaos gardening” is new, the concept has deep roots. Traditional cottage gardens—with their overflowing mix of flowers, herbs, and vegetables—thrived on density, diversity, and a touch ...

Nana Rose has a succulent she ironically named Petunia; a collective, wild rosebush, called Abigail, and a lavender cluster dubbed Lavender Lass.

It really is best for your garden’s long-term health to resist the urge to work the soil when it is still wet. Whether you use a tiller, plow or just a garden spade, working wet soil can badly compact ...