Cottage garden borders

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

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!

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

Classic rustic style is back on the agenda for gardens – so we went to the experts for advice on how to plant a cottage garden border

Old-fashioned flowers, a custom white picket fence, and colorful containers make this charming cottage garden a spot you never want to leave!

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

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

Use this summer cottage garden plan to fill your yard with flowers during the warmer months.

Cottage gardens are famous for their beautiful plants and colourful blooms. In this article I have listed 70 classic cottage garden plants to make your cottage garden magical.

Find out how to plan a cottage garden, the most quintessential English garden style, with tips on designs to choosing the right plants

If there is one thing cottage gardens are famous for it is their amazing flower borders. Cottage garden borders are large and generous full of flowers. Here I have provided a full design guide to creating your very own cottage garden border.

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 […]

Danuta Zegota

I know it's the time of year when many of us start planning and dreaming about our gardens. Some people believe you need to live in England or a cottage to have a cottage-style garden, but that is far from the truth. Whether your house is a colonial, ranch, or split level, anyone can create