7 Cottage Style Garden Ideas for Your Landscape
Transform your landscape into a picture of the English countryside with a cottage-style garden.
Known for their romantic, informal design, these charming gardens typically feature a mix of ornamental and edible plants and a variety of colors, textures, and fragrances.
Here are seven ideas to create a charming cottage-style garden of your own:
1. Add garden ornaments
Add whimsical touches with garden ornaments such as birdbaths, sundials, bicycles, or decorative stakes. Statues and sculptures also add a sense of elegance and mystery.
2. Set up seating areas
Place a bench or a cozy seating area in a quiet corner to enjoy the beauty of the garden. Consider also creating a private dining area in your backyard for casual dining or entertaining.
3. Incorporate climbing plants
Incorporate climbing plants like roses or clematis to cover walls, fences, or trellises, adding vertical interest and a screen of color.
4. Plant mixed beds
Combine perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Hostas like Guacamole Hosta, Halcyon Hosta, and the Patriot Hosta can provide lush foliage and texture.
To achieve the soft and romantic coloring of a cottage-style garden, plant different varieties of white flowers, such as the White Coneflower.
You can also be informal with your planting. Don't worry about planting in straight rows. Avoid pruning and let your garden overflow and cascade.
Hint: Native plants are typically drought-resistant.
5. Design with containers
Bring the cottage style to your deck or patio by adding containers filled with colorful plants, such as flowering annuals, foliage plants (e.g., ferns), and perennials.
6. Add pathways
Create winding pathways with mulch, stepping stones, or bricks to lead visitors through the garden, enhancing the informal feel.
7. Border your garden
Design overflowing borders with a variety of heights, colors, and textures to create a sense of abundance and informality. Plant taller plants in the back. Add shorter plants closer the garden's edges.
Charming and inviting design
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