How to plan a cottage garden — 5 simple steps that landscaping pros always follow

Learning how to plan a cottage garden is always useful. Here are thee pictures of cottage gardens - one with tall green plants and yellow and light pink flowers, one with a winding gray path and a blue pergola with red flowers around it, and one with light and dark purple flowers.

Learning how to plan a cottage garden is fab start in creating a dreamy, natural yard that's reminiscent of fairy tales and magical cottagecore spaces.

I've asked landscaping experts for the key steps that need to be taken when planning a cottage garden, from considering the layout to picking the right plants, and going all the way up to the perfect finishing touches. Basically, your backyard is going to look beautiful when you're done.