Cottage Garden Design
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Want to create a cottage garden design in your landscape? Learn how with English style ideas, favorite flowers and plants, pictures, decor and more!

The most endearing quality of a cottage garden is its romantically informal appearance, made up of a wide variety of flowers and plants. Annual and perennial flowers, plants, bulbs, shrubs, vines, and even fruits and vegetables are packed everywhere. With growth, the garden appears happily harmonized in its surroundings, as though it was never planned at all.

Of course, with all of this growing going on, some basic garden maintenance will be needed on a regular basis.

The cottage garden style is an old style that remains popular today. It is exciting to watch things grow that we have planted.

Some gardeners prefer to emulate the traditional look of English cottage gardens in every way. To achieve the period look, it is important to remain true to the style's origins. However, today, cottage garden design has evolved into an adaptable concept that can suit anyone's lifestyle.

I appreciate authenticity, but also love the flexibility of incorporating newer types of flowers and ideas into the garden.

So, as you read the design information here, remember to make choices that appeal to you. Don't restrict your options and interests because of perceived rules.

Cottage Garden Design Tips

English Cottage Gardens What are English cottage gardens? Learn about this old garden style and the elements that define it. You'll find tips for how to bring it to life in your own space.

Cottage Garden Flowers and Plants Here are my favorite flowers and plants to use in a cottage garden, including annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs, roses and vines.

Designing a Cottage Garden Plan and create your own unique garden with these concepts and considerations. Answer your where, what and how questions.

Cottage Garden Ideas and Decor Make your garden even more special with these ideas and decor items. Learn how arbors, benches, birdbaths, statues and other accents will set off this style.