I tried the '70/30 rule' to bring my yard back to life this summer — and it's taken away a lot of stress
The '70/30 rule' is a gardening strategy that encourages homeowners to maintain only 70% of their garden while allowing the remaining 30% to grow wild. This approach aims to reduce stress and promote relaxation in outdoor spaces. By focusing on manageable tasks, gardeners can enjoy their yards without feeling overwhelmed by upkeep.
- ▪The '70/30 rule' suggests keeping 70% of the garden managed and allowing 30% to grow wild.
- ▪This method helps create a beautiful and biodiverse garden while minimizing maintenance stress.
- ▪The rule was popularized by British home improvement retailer Wickes and gardening expert Katie Rushworth.
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Home Outdoors Gardening I tried the '70/30 rule' to bring my yard back to life this summer — and it's taken away a lot of stress News By Grace Dean published 26 May 2026 Achieve a better outdoor space, by doing less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The sunny weather is finally beaming down on my yard, ready for a summer of relaxation and hosting. But, with warmer days comes a building sense of dread that my yard actually looks in bad shape.
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