Like a weedy garden, perhaps (8)
I believe the answer is:
untended
(Other definitions for untended that I've seen before include "Not properly cared for" , "Neglected" , "Not looked after" , "Left without attention or minder" .)
I believe the answer is:
untended
(Other definitions for untended that I've seen before include "Not properly cared for" , "Neglected" , "Not looked after" , "Left without attention or minder" .)