To those of you who gaze with envy at glossy pictures of English cottage gardens, longing to turn your front lawn into a riot of flowers but wary of their watering needs, I say, "Pine no more." By ...

Cottage gardens can be achieved on a budget by planting perennial clusters and sourcing decor from garage sales. Reach out to local gardening communities or your neighbors for plant divisions to save ...

Carefree and flowing, the English cottage garden boasts an informal design and a plethora of flowers. Exuding grace and charm, it’s the antithesis of the formal French garden. “Gertrude Jekyll ...

If Sandy Mangel is an artist, as the neighbors who stop by her yard often tell her, then her canvas is soil and her medium flowers. Following the principles of art and design, she paints her garden ...

We all know the value of filling our gardens with native plants. But as we transplant yet another penstemon or columbine seedling, it’s hard not to have a little envy for those other gardeners. If we ...

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 ...