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THE COTTAGE GARDEN in medieval England was a poor man’s garden. At the end of feudalism former serfs became tenant farmers and paid the landowner for a small plot of land. The garden provided their ...

The appearance of spontaneity is one the most charming characteristics of a cottage garden, and annuals are the perfect tools to achieve this effect. They help to alter the look of the garden from ...

Cottage gardens break all the usual rules of garden design, which in any case are only guidelines. In a cottage garden, plants are grown very close together, and they are meant to look as if they were ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you follow trends, you’ve probably noticed photos of cottage gardens floating around the internet in recent years. Characterized by abundant, mixed plantings that burst with color and texture, this ...

Our favorite cottage garden ideas are all about creating a beautiful space that’s packed with soft flowers and scent. From overflowing borders filled with cottage garden plants to pretty accessories ...

A garden has always been an expression of personal style, as well as a reflection of the times—which may explain why cottage gardens (and, really, all things cottagecore) have been trending the past ...

Cottage gardens are charming, quaint, and lush with greenery. They are dominated by flowers and foliage, and—unlike their formal English garden cousins—cottage gardens are meant to be a compact, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Morning glories have long been favorites in an informal or cottage garden for their charming vining habit ...

A cottage garden in summer reaches magical beauty through its elegant combination of gentle pastels and aromatic blooms, along with natural elements. The selection of suitable plants stands as the ...