Monty Don: Why it's good to be unruly in the garden
About this episode
Monty Don discusses the benefits of embracing unruliness in gardening for better biodiversity and healthier habitats.
Should gardens always be neat and tidy? In this episode, Monty Don makes the case for embracing a little unruliness in the garden. He explains how balancing structured planting with wilder spaces can create healthier habitats for wildlife, improve biodiversity and make gardens more resilient. From lawns and long grass to weeds, mulching and healthy soil, Monty shares practical advice on gardening with nature rather than against. Along the way, he explores why gardens are works of craft rather than wilderness, and how adapting our expectations can help us create beautiful, thriving spaces for both people and wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Monty Don
Topics covered
- gardening
- biodiversity
- wildlife habitats
- unruliness
- soil health
- planting techniques
Keywords
- gardening advice
- wild spaces
- structured planting
- healthy soil
- weeds
- mulching
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