Cottage garden plants

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

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

The Best Plants for a Cottage Garden. 20 of the best flowers for a beautiful cottage garden. Get your vases ready!

Get inspired with these small cottage garden ideas! Learn how to use cottage garden benches, charming cottage garden arbors, and lush cottage garden plants to transform small gardens. Perfect for a cozy backyard cottage garden or a welcoming front yard cottage garden, these cottage garden design ideas will help you create the perfect flower garden retreat.

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

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

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.

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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.