Trendsetting tips

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT'S NEW ON THE OUTDOOR SPACE FRONT

- DAVID DOMONEY

WITH May in full swing and gardens bursting with energy, now’s the perfect time to refresh your outdoor space.

While the Chelsea Flower Show, which ends today, has set the stage for showstopping exhibits, many of 2025's biggest gardening trends are already blossoming in UK homes.

So here are four trends shaping this year's gardens, with style, sustainability, and seasonal joy at the core.

Planting for the climate

We can’t always predict the weather, but we can prepare for it. In 2025, gardeners are responding to unpredictable weather by choosing plants that thrive in all conditions.

Drought-tolerant beauties like sedum, yarrow, and ornamental grasses are growing in popularity, with vibrant colours and diverse textures.

At the same time, clever features like rain gardens are cropping up. These are low areas, which soak up excess water and grow moisture-lovers like irises and ferns. These approaches make gardening more resilient and rewarding, whatever the forecast throws at you.

Edimentals - good enough to eat

Why choose between ornamental and edible when you can have both?