Ah, the great garden of the future! As we trudge toward the leafy utopia of 2025, you might be wondering what our plots will look like. Spoiler alert: It’s a wild ride filled with living fences and plenty of holes – and no, we’re not talking about your average post-party yard disasters.

According to a savvy crew over at Garden Media Group, led by plant queen Katie Dubow, the trend forecast for gardening next year will have you grinning like a kid in a candy store—assuming that candy is organic and definitely not sold by the Waltons. You see, in a world dominated by cookie-cutter suburban homes and boring white picket fences, it seems that our desire to break free is blooming.

Living Fences: Because Why Not?
In a staggering twist, it turns out that 84% of newly built single-family homes sold last year are part of some joy-sucking Homeowners’ Association. But fear not! Living fences are here to save the day. Picture this: eco-conscious plant people trailed by a flock of bees creating boundaries with gorgeous native flora. Neighborhood envy? Check! Good vibes? Double-check! Plus, it’s one less thing for those HOA gatekeepers to complain about.

Floral Foraging: Free Snacks from Your Backyard
As we continue the quest for spiritual enlightenment (but mostly the 'gram), floral foraging is set to be on the rise. Gone are the days of only relying on overpriced flower shops. Instead, the trend is to treat your garden like the buffet of Mother Nature. Grab some twigs and flowers, arrange them artfully, then watch as your friends express profound jealousy. It’s basically nature’s way of saying, “Have you tried touching grass?”

Tyrannical Cuteness: Plant Fashion Goes Wild
In the age of AI-generated aesthetics, the average plant lover wants to channel that delightful chaos right at home. Enter the realm of plants with psychedelic color schemes and whimsical vibes. Think bioluminescent flowers that glow in the dark—perfect for when you realize your social life isn’t as bright as you hoped.

Lived-In Vibes Only
Forget pristine lawns; it’s time to embrace gardens that wear their history like a badge of honor. Next year, expect your outdoor space to resemble a charmingly cluttered grandma’s home, with flowers that look like they’ve been living their best lives right under the threat of extinction.

Holy Moley—Plants With Holes
Finally, let’s consider plants with holes like Monstera—now trending 600% more than your aunt’s vintage collection of decorative plates! They’re practically a fashion statement at this point, making us wonder if life is imitating art, or if we’ve just entered an alternate universe.

So there you have it: a sneak peek into gardening trends of the future where everything is wild, beautiful, and just a little bit weird—just like us! Happy gardening, fellow eco-warriors!