English cottage garden border

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

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

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!

Transform your yard with 10 this flower border designs! From cottage-style edges to modern minimalist borders, discover new garden ideas.

Bring timeless charm to your garden with these 24 dreamy English cottage garden ideas 🌿 From climbing roses and colorful borders to herb nooks and winding paths, this guide helps you design a whimsical outdoor retreat filled with beauty, pollinators, and old-world romance.

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

Cotswold Charm Cottage Garden

Herbaceous borders feature in many of our gardens, where space and time allow. They were originally introduced as a garden feature during the Victorian period as new perennial plant species were introduced and the growing and planting out of bedding plants every season fell out of fashion. A mainstream of great country gardens, herbaceous borders have […]

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

Learn how to create an English cottage garden in your very own backyard! These gorgeous traditional gardens are easier than you may think - start planning your garden makeover today!