Cottage gardens paint the most idyllic of pictures: old stone walls laden with moss, climbers creeping and tumbling over fences, colorful borders full of flowers, and the scent of roses perfuming the air. Romantic, no?
Indeed, cottage garden ideas have remained popular for decades, showcasing elements of what we might consider quintessentially English - or British - garden design. Cottage gardens have maintained favor, I think, for their closeness to nature. They are less curated than formal gardens, and far more welcoming and encouraging of the natural world.
