English garden plants

Which plants are essential in a traditional English garden? Roses, hollyhocks, foxgloves, lupins, pinks, and more, with a sprinkling of fruits and vegetables.

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.

Because of their casual-yet-cared-for style, cottage gardens are pretty easy to pull off. For a lush garden that looks like it belongs in the English countryside, pack a plethora of vibrant flowers into beds and borders. Click here for 13 of the best plants for a charming cottage garden. #cottagegarden #lowmaintenancegarden #outdoorflowers #gardendesign #southernliving

With height, bloom time and color in mind, you can create an enchanting cottage garden with ease. Your hard work will be repaid with a low maintenance masterpiece you can enjoy year after year. Plus your vegetable garden will thank you for all the added pollination it receives from the bees and butterflies that flock to your flowers.

I have to admit, I’m a little bit giddy about our garden this year. You see, this is the romantic English garden I dreamed of three years ago, when we moved into this house. And trust me when I tell you, it seemed like a BIG dream considering where we started. It’s actually not...

This post explains all the elements of English cottage garden design! Where do these charming romantic garden designs come from and how do you achieve the look?

An English Cottage Garden is a charming and picturesque style of gardening that reflects the quaint beauty of rural England. It’s a delightful blend of informal design, colorful blooms, and abundant plantings that evoke a sense of nostalgia and romance. Design layout, flowers, design, ideas, plants, front yard, lay out, patio, small, shed, border, fence.

Here she is, folks. The final backyard makeover reveal. Now if you are just getting here please read Part I (the before/tree butchering, and landscaping plan) and Part II (the process). We absolutely love it and spend most evenings and ...