English gardens are beautiful and fairly simple to replicate. Learn the main elements of the iconic style and get inspired by these design ideas.
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...
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.
Have you ever wondered how to create a beautiful, English cottage garden? Here, I'll provide lots of inspiration for doing just that!
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
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?
At his Ohio farmhouse, Nick McCullough creates order and elegance in wide-open spaces.
Create a soft, romantic feel in your yard with these garden design ideas and plans.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most famous gardens in England. These are the garden design lessons I learned from visiting Sissinghurst.
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
There's a learning curve to raising veggies successfully. This newbie's advice will help make yours less steep.
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
Luciano Giubbilei is known for his award-winning gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and for his beautiful and serene garden designs for private houses across the world. Since 2012 he has been working on an experimental flower bed in the famous garden of Great Dixter in East Sussex (home of the late gardener and
Munich, Germany is one of the best cities to visit in Central Europe. With fascinating museums, grand palaces, and lively, yet family-friendly beer halls, it would be easy to spend weeks in the Bavarian capital.
Create an all-season perennial garden so that the blooms just keep on blooming! Enjoy three or four seasons of color and beauty throughout your yard by following our easy guide.
In this ultimate guide to east facing gardens we'll explore everything you need to know about planning an east facing garden, from choosing the right plants to making the most of your garden's unique features.
Discover the best perennial garden plans to create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that blooms year after year.
How to achieve the prettiest contemporary cottage garden style - and why the 70/30 rule will make your planting so much more successful.
As with everything, trees come in all shapes and sizes, so it's important to choose the right-sized tree for your area. Here are some of the best trees to plant in a small yard in the South.
Drought and frost hardy plants can completely change your garden and inform what you choose to plant, as Nicholas Scott proves here.
20 years of owning this fairytale cottage have made it into a beguiling blend of perfectly preserved English tradition and Central Asian colour and pattern
Floral designer and writer Christin Geall visits the Cambo Estate in Scotland
It's often hard to know what to grow in a shady area. Here's a list of beautiful, shade-tolerant plants, including astilbe, hostas, anemone, aquilegia, epimedium, and trillium. Photographs & descriptions of these shade-loving plants.
Dacht jij ook dat planten het een stuk minder goed doen in de schaduw? Dan heb je het mis. Er zijn namelijk genoeg mooie planten die ook in de schaduw bloeien.
A mainstay in traditional English gardens, rolled willow fences are lightweight, long-lasting, and provide instant privacy. Slender willow branches are wov
Picture this: a hidden oasis where tranquility meets vibrant life, a secret garden waiting just beyond the hustle and bustle. It's more than just a plot of
At Pierre Frey’s house in rural Normandy, the laid-back decoration combines inherited antiques and flea-market finds with quintessentially French fabrics and wallpapers from his family’s company.
Use these secret garden ideas to design a magical hidden backyard oasis that you'll want to relax in all summer long.
Planning the slope your yard is difficult and expensive. But these 50+ hillside landscaping ideas with small budget will bring your dream comes true.
Interior designer Nina Campbell - legendary British decorator and winner of 2023's Lifetime Achievement award, sponsored by Lapicida - is known for her stylish interiors and shop, and her popular collections for Osborne & Little
Discover inspiration and learn all of our best tips for how to create the perfect english cottage style kitchen in your home!
Is your garden corner dull and boring? Spruce it up with these ideas and designs and create an area that you would like to adore every day.
Propagate Hydrangea cuttings in 2 easy steps! Multiply beautiful Hydrangeas for free in 2 weeks. Start rooting plants with a FAIL PROOF propagation secret!
After we extended our patio in 2017 we realized that we had everything EXCEPT a {semi-}permanent home for the grill.We didn't want a patio that spanned the leng…
We are slowly winning our war with our backyard ivy! Just a few weeks ago, I posted a few pictures of what our ivy looked like before we attacked the vines with some heavy-duty clippers:
Growing peas vertically is easy, and a great space saver. Learn how to trellis peas, get tips for training the vines, and support ideas too.
A knot garden made from herbs is a delightful way to showcase both your herbs and your garden artistry. This article sets out the basics to help you get started in creating an Herbal knot garden at home. Design the knot garden. Plan your...
