6 Gardening Trends That Will Be in Full Bloom in 2025, According to Gardening Pros

Sustainable Landscaping

As we all look toward becoming more eco-friendly in 2025, master gardener Janet Loughrey says sustainable landscaping is only going to become more prominent and prevalent among home gardeners in the year ahead.

Along with designing yards that heavily feature native plants, Loughrey says this also means a focus on concepts such as rain gardens, organic soil amendments, and capturing rainwater. 

“These landscapes do not use harmful chemical fertilizers or pesticides, making them more wildlife-friendly and easier on the environment,” says Loughrey.

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Less Manicured Gardens

Avid gardener Laura Janney says she thinks we’ll continue to see more relaxed approaches to gardening and landscaping in 2025, with a continued rise of cottage gardens and meadowscapes.

“Homeowners are increasingly wanting more natural but more colorful gardens with flowers that bloom throughout the year,” says Janney.

To get this look, Janney suggests opting for softer, less structured perennials in layers, allowing for different bloom times, heights, and textures. This includes a rise in natural imperfections in lawns, which allows for clover and dandelions to pop through.

Living Fences

Garden trendspotter Katie Dubow says she predicts this will be the year for living fences, which provide functional, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fencing.

“These are not just simple hedges, but a specific way to provide year-round beauty, reduce soil erosion, conserve water, and support wildlife,” says Dubow.

This can be done with native plants, planting in layers, or by using patio containers that grow vertically.

Low Water Landscaping

Summers are becoming hotter and drier in many areas, and Loughrey says this is leading to many increased water restrictions throughout the US. Because of this, she notes a rise in low water landscaping for 2025.

“This type of garden design includes reducing or eliminating water-thirsty lawns, and using native and drought-tolerant plants,” says Loughrey.

If you’re interested in transitioning to this kind of landscaping plan, Lougrey suggests replacing lawns and traditional beds with waterwise rock gardens and hardscapes, such as gravel patios and pathways.

Mindfulness and Sanctuary Gardens

Previously, well-manicured garden bends were mainly about exterior aesthetics, but in 2025, Janney says she sees that evolving.

Now, people want to create their own escapes in their backyard, and they’re doing this by way of mindfulness gardens.

“Select a secluded area and plants that enliven your senses like fragrant lavender or ornamental grasses that rustle and sway when the wind blows,” says Janney.

With some relaxed seating, a water feature, or wind chimes, you can feel a world away just steps from your door.

Foraged Flowers

With the rise of wildflower gardens, Dubow says 2025 is also the year of foraging our own flowers.

“People are not merely growing flowers for bouquets, but using their entire yard, the woods, and found objects to reconnect with nature and craft stunning, sustainable designs,” says Dubow. 

As an added bonus, this one pairs beautifully with informal gardens, which are mainly comprised of wildflowers perfect for foraging.