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Homes & Gardens
Tenielle Jordison

'Lived-in' backyards set to take over in 2025 – but there's more to this look than simply turning your yard over to nature

Lived-in vs manicured garden.

Even though fall is a quieter time in our yards, it's arguably one of the busiest for gardeners. Not only do we have to get on top of essential tasks, like pruning and seed sowing, it's also the time to start dreaming about what we want our outside landscapes to look like next year.

If you've explored backyard ideas high and low and are still left unsure, why not consider something a bit different? The Garden Media Group 2025 Trends Report has revealed that lived-in gardens are set to take over next year, noting the movement is a 'shift from the pristine towards a more genuine, seasoned aesthetic'.

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