Country garden design

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

Stunning Garden design project to re-structure the gardens surrounding a listed country house using sympathetic materials and planting styles.

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 […]

Claire Austin | Garden lover on Instagram: "Lots of interest in the dwarf Murraya!! Some mixed reports. It is generally slower growing than the original, but less maintenance and flowers less. Many are wishing they put the mini variety in instead of the original, taller variety. It gets to a height of 1.5m if left untamed. Grows fairly densely, so can be clipped into more formal hedge or shaped. A few others prefer the original. The varieties recommend include: Hip High murraya Murraya min a

Cottage backyard ideas offer a feast for the senses. Be inspired to turn your garden into a relaxed and inviting oasis

If you're starting to think about your cottage garden design for this spring, look no further than this cottage garden inspiration post! These garden ideas will elevate your outdoor space and help you achieve the family cottagecore and cottagecore home decor dreams. Filled with cottage garden flowers and cottage garden sheds and seating, you'll find something you can incorporate into your backyard landscaping in no time!

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.

Gardeners' World's Adam Frost talks to Country Living about garden pests, slow gardening and why we should stop interfering with nature.

Inspiration galore from our archive for planting your own blooming flower garden

Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.