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Close-up of pink and white spotted foxglove flowers in a cottage garden

The Best Cottage Garden Flowers for UK Borders

From foxgloves to hollyhocks, here are the classic flowers that give British cottage gardens their romantic, abundant character — and how to grow them well.

18 April 20253 min read

A flagstone path winding through a lush, well-established cottage garden border

Planning & Design

How to Start a Cottage Garden From Scratch

A beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide to planning and planting your first cottage garden — even if you're starting with a bare patch of lawn.

4 March 20253 min read