Cottage Gardens

tiny cottage with lovely powder windows and fence! love the brick path and the hydrangeas on the fence, the climbing ivy on the wall and the cottage garden. casa di campagna con deliziose finestre azzurre, come la staccionata. vialetto in mattoni affiancato da ortensie e edera rampicante sui muri #cottage #countryhouse

Photograph by Liz Eddison

Do you want a cottage garden but don't know where to start? This is part 3 of a 3 part series on how to plan a cottage garden. Part 1 and 2 are linked.

Garden ideas backyard 2026 celebrates forest-inspired designs with shaded areas, layered greenery, and natural flower groupings. Use wildflower and small flower varieties beneath taller landscaping plants for depth. A simple path or subtle fence guides movement through the space. This easy diy garden style feels organic and calm, perfect for homeowners who love nature-driven backyard layouts.

A photo of a garden with a "Berry Delight" scheme. There are deep red and pink flowers of various types, including dahlias, garden roses, hollyhocks, penstemon, cardinal flowers, gaura, columbine, and foxgloves. The flowers are planted in groups of 3 or 5 and are layered according to their height. There are also some thorny bushes in the background. The garden has a gravel path and is surrounded by a fence. The sky is overcast.

Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.

Gallery featuring 47 gorgeous perennial garden ideas for your home, showcasing the wide range of flowers of this type.

Festoon your front door with autumn flair by making this DIY burlap wreath. In one short afternoon you can create a rustic burlap wreath using this simple tutorial. Supplies you’ll need: One 16” wire wreath A total of 60 feet of 5” wide burlap ribbon Two 18” rolls of 2” wide wired decorative ribbon (in […]

Beautiful photos and thoughts collected from various sources. Not my own photos

A woman from the wilds of the Chicago suburbs. This is just a wildly free space to throw around the simple joys in life; my garden, childhood memories, laughter, music, art, nature, books, cute ass animals, camping/kayaking, rantings, and ravings. You name it and I like it, it's on here.

The whimsy and wildness of a cottage garden makes for a lovely lawn and house exterior. Here’s how to get the look.

The whimsy and wildness of a cottage garden makes for a lovely lawn and house exterior. Here’s how to get the look.