Creating The Perfect Classic Cottage Garden

The classic cottage garden is a design style that serves as inspiration for many gardeners today! Cottage gardens are typically designed in a very informal manner and contain a wide variety of colorful wildflowers, creating a very lush atmosphere. Here are some tips to help you plan your own classic cottage garden:

Pick a sunny location:

It is ideal for that area to receive 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. Planting in a partially shady area is not impossible, however it may limit the variety of plants to select from to plant in your garden.  

Create a path system design:

While you are deciding where to put your garden beds, it is important to remember to add pathways between garden beds into the design. These paths serve the purpose of allowing you to access and maintain the plants in your garden. Creating multiple paths that connect to form a loop will create the best walking experience for you and your garden guests.

Flower variety:

The best way to achieve that lush, wildflower look of a classic cottage garden is by planting masses of multicolored perennial plants. 

Here are a few suggestions:

Daylillies

Daisies

Hollyhock

Sweet Pea

Lavender

Columbine

Include edible plants:

Classic cottage gardens originally served as a functional source of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, along with varieties of flowers. If you are interested in adding some edible plants to your cottage garden…

Here are a few suggestions:

Chives

Dill

Blackberries

Apple Trees

Basil

Mulberries