When it came to creating my quintessential English Cottage Garden in Connecticut, there were certain must have flowers and plants that I wanted to have to help me achieve that charming, romantic look. From fragrant roses to the delicate lavender here is the plant list in Old Castle cottage sun loving Zone 6b garden. Roses

The legendary gardens of England have long influenced residential landscapes worldwide. These garden styles are admired for their lush, green lawns, hedges, drifts, and borders of breathtaking flowers, grasses, and herbs.

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

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.

Contemporary country garden & modern architecture | garden design of naturalistic perennial planting, modern hard landscaping, feature trees & garden sculpture.

Discover 10 flower garden color schemes that will transform your outdoor space into a vibrant masterpiece. Perfect for garden planning!

I have to admit, I’m a little bit giddy about our garden this year. You see, this is the romantic English garden I dreamed of three years ago, when we moved into this house. And trust me when I tell you, it seemed like a BIG dream considering where we started. It’s actually not...

Want endless rose blooms? Find out how to fertilize climbing roses in spring for nonstop summer flowers. Save this pin now and get started on a blooming garden!