Choose the right plants

• How to create a cottage-style garden
• Lay the groundwork
• Use ground cover
• Get the colour scheme right
• Choose the right plants
• Where to buy

Go for more traditional plants in your cottage-style garden. Here are our five favourite choices.

Alliums - are perfect for early summer flowering

Astrantia - is very cottagey and delicate looking

Lupins - are ideal for adding a shot of brilliant colour in early summer

Marguerites - seeds around freely but always looks fresh and cheerful

Sweet rocket - has an amazing evening fragrance

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