Cottage border garden

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

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

Transform your home's exterior with these 10 charming small flower garden ideas. Perfect for foundation plantings and adding curb appeal!

In order for cottage garden borders to look their best they must have a good combination of planting types. Groundcover plants provide low growing delight to the front of borders. Here I list 10 of the best groundcover plants for cottage gardens.

Learn how Heather Thomas of Cape Cottage Garden keeps her flower borders colorful from spring through fall with her 4 "C's" for success!

15 Beautiful Cottage Garden Design Ideas With the Old Garden Style – Homely #uptonroy140

Danuta Zegota

Mixed boarders overflowing with flowering plants seem to be everyone's ideal.

Spring is on the way, and today I’m sharing our plans for turning our backyard garden bed into a beautiful English country border garden with a modern twist! Happy Friday, friends! Spring is on the way and we’ve got lots of plans over here for our outdoor spaces this year! The biggest project outside is […]

Want a cottage garden but don’t know where to start? Create a charming patchwork of flowers and plants with my 8 garden design tips. These principles apply no matter which cottage garden style or varieties you pick! I have more reels on my profile that focus on different aspects of these design guidelines—including spike flowers, cottage garden pairings, etc., so take a look there for extra info! Here are my guidelines… 1️⃣ Start with foundation plantings. Imagine what your garden looks…

Give your garden some elegant outlines. Use these garden edging ideas to lend character, definition, and texture to your landscaping beds.

Update your landscape with 27 modern garden border ideas that deliver clean lines and stylish flair. These contemporary designs use innovative materials and minimalist layouts to enhance your outdoor space. Ideal for those seeking a sleek, fresh look, these borders will redefine your yard’s appearance. Explore the latest trends in garden design.

Create a soft, romantic feel in your yard with these garden design ideas and plans.