Tips for a cottage-style garden
Love cottages and the countryside? Well you’ll want to try these cute ideas to turn your garden into a cottage-style oasis.
Use vintage items
Rather than having new and shiny pots or watering cans, use old or vintage-style accessories and tools.
Make a winding pathway
Avoid the use of strong lines and focus on the flow of your garden. Make a winding path that meanders around your flowerbeds.
Choose a classic fence
Don’t be tempted by a modern fence. A classic white picket fence will add a cottage feel to any garden and it looks great with colourful flowers beneath it.
Opt for old fashioned flowers
The cottage gardens in magazines are often laden with old school flowers such as roses and peonies. These are a classic petal-heavy flower that looks great in abundance.
Choose rustic furniture
Find an old fashioned bench or table and chairs so that you can sit down and enjoy your garden with a cup of tea.
Make the most of what’s there
Celebrate the landscape in your garden as it offers a unique look. A small hill or stream can add a new dimension instead of a flat square space.
Choose flowers over grass
You want the garden to be casual yet inviting. By keeping manicured lawns to a minimum you will have space for flowerbeds that are overflowing with colourful plants.
Add a romantic touch
Adding an arbor to your garden will add a touch of love to the space. Use it to plant colourful climbers or vines.
Add some unexpected items
You don’t need to have perfectly matching pots throughout the garden. Why not mix things up by potting up in an old gumboot or teapot.