Max out on old-fashioned flowers and vintage charm with these cottage garden ideas and tips.
Laurie Black
Pristine and perfect?
No, thank you.
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“Over time, our garden became this cozy, joyful bit of chaos, says Fish.
The pathway leading up to it is lined withladys mantle, purple columbine,lavender, and Sarah Bernhardtpeonies.
When designing a garden, it helps to begin with the structures.
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Case in point: a pathway where columbines have popped up in ever-increasing numbers each year.
Nature has its own art, so let it be, she says.
Tracie Fish
You want garden paths that draw you in and don’t reveal everything at once.
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I love when you turn a corner in the landscape to find the unexpected.
For a rustic-modern look, Fish outfitted the area with sleek-but-aged metal cafe chairs around a wood-plank dining table.
you’re able to source old-time favorites from local plant sales or online sources.
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For antique-looking roses with modern-day performance, hit the nursery.
Try plants from David Austin Roses, Proven Winners Reminiscent series, or Monrovias Eau de Parfum series.
Fish’s favorite rose of all time?
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A newer variety from David Austin Roses called Olivia, which combinesdisease resistancewith frilly, fragrant flowers.
Build Vertical Interest
Use tuteurs (French for support) to add height and drama to borders.
The pyramid shapestructures can support plantslikeclimbing rosesandclematisand give you something to look at when flowers arent blooming.
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Alongside a classicwhite picket fence, a path of greenboxwoodand whitecolumbinesleads to the next exuberant scene in the garden.
There is a difference between focal points in the landscape and clutter, she says.
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