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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

Garden experts warn against overcrowding flower beds – why this on-trend look is the worst thing you can do

Flower border with black-eyed Susan and lavender.

Garden trends are always changing, and that incudes the way we choose to plant our flower beds. In recent years wilder gardens have risen in popularity, but experts warn against overplanting flower beds to get this look.

Whether you're just starting to explore flower bed ideas, or you're familiar with the flower bed trends that come and go, it's important to keep in mind how your planting impacts the way your plants grow. Packing lots of plants close together will give you a natural, wild look, but it can also leave plants with a lack of room and limited access to nutrients.

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