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 ...

Thinking about taking your garden to the next level? The cottage gardening style could be just what you are looking for. Danish author Claus Dalby is known the world over for his breathtaking garden ...

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, ...

Discover the top garden trends for 2026, plus practical design tips to help you update your outdoor space—no full overhaul required.

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From plant maps to fall planting tips, here’s how I used ChatGPT to design a lush, deer-resistant cottage garden in my specific Zone, without hiring a landscaper. You know that feeling when you get a ...

If you're looking for a low-maintenance garden design that looks lovely, you may want to try a cottage garden style. Cottage gardens are all about creating a natural look and feel. You will need to do ...

It can take years for a cottage garden to reach maturity - particularly if you are training a climbing rose against the house or waiting for a boxwood hedge to grow - but your patience will be ...

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 ...