Cottage garden plants

When it came to creating my quintessential English Cottage Garden in Connecticut, there were certain must have flowers and plants that I wanted to have to help me achieve that charming, romantic look. From fragrant roses to the delicate lavender here is the plant list in Old Castle cottage sun loving zone 6b garden. Roses

Cottage gardens are well known for their wide and generous borders full of attractive, flowering plants. Such broad flower beds require tall plants at the back to provide a backdrop for smaller plants. Here I list 10 tall plants for cottage garden borders

Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.

How to achieve the prettiest contemporary cottage garden style - and why the 70/30 rule will make your planting so much more successful.

When planning an English garden, you have a variety of classic flowers to choose from, each contributing its own charm and character to the landscape. These

A cottage garden is an informal planting where flowers take centre stage. Get tips on creating a beautiful, long-blooming perennial garden with a list of cottage garden plants.

How to create a rustic cottage garden haven in an empty strip of lawn or field, with budget tips and recycling cottagecore inspiration

Learn how Heather Thomas of Cape Cottage Garden keeps her flower borders colorful from spring through fall!

Welcome to my first blog post, where I invite you into the enchanting world of Cottage Style gardening. In my classic cottage garden, I embrace an informal, free-flowing style that combines annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vines in delightful arrangements. I fill my garden with various heights starting with edging plants such as nepta, cranesbill geraniums,

Cottage backyard ideas offer a feast for the senses. Be inspired to turn your garden into a relaxed and inviting oasis