English cottage garden design layout

Vibrant, fragrant, informal, romantic, enchanting…With their fairy-tale look, cottage gardens are definitely a feast for the senses!

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

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

Just as an interior house design has various styles, a garden also has its own. One of the most inviting ones is the English garden.

Looking to create a charming cottage garden that's full of color and character? This step-by-step guide has got you covered! From selecting the perfect plants and flowers to creating a natural layout, you'll discover all the tips and tricks you need to bring your dream garden to life. With its breath taking beauty and old-world charm, a cottage garden is the perfect addition to any home. So why wait? Get started today and watch your garden flourish!

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

Perennial layout

How to create cottage garden style in your garden. Choose easy-grow plants and create a relaxed and colourful space which suits your lifestyle.

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.

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