Cottage Garden Inspiration
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning a lush, flower-filled garden! Whether you’re dreaming of romantic cottage borders or ready to give your perennials a fresh start, this month’s newsletter is packed with inspiration.
Garden Style: Cottage Gardens
Thinking about adding a little cottage garden charm to your yard this year? Whether you love the idea of a flower-filled escape or just want to bring in more color and fragrance, creating a cottage-style garden is easier than you might think. From choosing the right plants to adding those signature winding pathways and playful touches, we’ve got seven simple steps to help you bring this timeless look to life. Photos by Jan Johnsen.
20+ Cottage Garden Plants
Want to bring the charm of a cottage garden to your yard? The right plants make all the difference! We’ve rounded up 20+ must-have flowers and perennials that will help you create lush, colorful borders bursting with blooms from spring through fall. Whether you’re looking for romantic roses, pollinator favorites like bee balm, or classic cottage staples like foxglove and hollyhock, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to get started. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.
Creating A Contemporary Cottage Garden
What happens when two garden enthusiasts take on a blank slate and turn it into a thriving contemporary cottage garden? A lot of learning, experimenting, and, of course, hydrangeas! Eric and Christopher Feml-Nelsen—better known as @GrowForMeGardening on YouTube and Instagram—transformed their Upstate New York yard into a lush, inviting space filled with color, texture, and personality. Along the way, they picked up plenty of practical design tips, from creating vignettes to embracing evergreens for year-round interest. See their garden, hear their story, and get inspired to bring a little cottage charm to your own space.
How & When to Divide Perennials
Noticing fewer blooms or a thinning center on your perennials? It might be time to divide them! Splitting overcrowded plants keeps them healthy, encourages stronger growth, and gives you more plants to enjoy or share. But timing is key—some perennials should be divided in spring, while others do best in fall. This step-by-step guide walks you through when and how to divide perennials for the best results, plus common mistakes to avoid.
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