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Kayleigh Dray

I'm changing how I garden in 2026 – these small resolutions will make a big difference for wildlife and my wellbeing

A small vegetable garden with greenhouse in the city.

There’s something about a new year that makes you want to hit reset, and for me, that always extends to the garden. Even with two tiny children and a busy day job, I can’t resist thinking about what I want to grow, change, or experiment with in our little patch of green, which is why so many of my resolutions are gardening-focused for 2026.

Last year, the garden often felt like a neglected corner of our home: the borders half-filled, the lawncare non-existent, and the lemon verbena I accidentally planted out running rampant (there's a reason it's on my list of plants to never grow again).

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