Self-seeding plants are a key part of naturalistic gardens, the landscape design style made popular by Piet Oudolf, Noel Kingsbury, and Thomas Rainer. But they can be difficult to manage, and when left to their own devices can quickly spiral out of control. Taking inspiration from the gardens of Christopher Lloyd, Derek Jarman, and Henk Gerritsen,Cultivating Chaos teaches designers how to create beautiful, species-rich gardens. It offers advice on how to add discipline and structure to a garden without losing the charming informality of the plants, tips on improving soil to maximize the chance of germination, and lists of plants for different sites and conditions.
