Cottage Garden Styles

Cottage garden styles are the archetypal English countryside gardens for homeowners yearning for a quaint, pretty and floral landscape. Cottage gardens are charming thanks to their informal layout, winding paths, bountiful flower beds and use of natural materials. Cottage core has been a significant interior trend over the last few years, so it’s no wonder cottage gardens are back in fashion. The in-house design team at Acacia Gardens has created a list of ten cottage garden features you’ll want to include.

Ten Cottage Garden Design Features

Going for an informal layout
Creating a reading nook with an overhead canopy
Adding a charming water feature
Winding paths around trees and beds
Selecting natural materials with a rustic appearance
Laying a lush lawn
Including bountiful flower beds
Planting scented flowers
Popping with pretty plant colours
Growing veggies and herbs

Frequently Asked Questions
About Cottage Garden Styles and Design

What is a cottage garden style?

A cottage or English country garden is an informal, relaxed, welcoming style that harks back to bygone times. With pretty planting, natural materials in warm tones and comfortable seating, it’s a garden for relaxation and pottering around, attending to your plants or vegetable patch.

Which type of property does a cottage garden suit?

Period properties such as Victorian or Edwardian houses and cottages.

Which materials do you use for cottage landscapes?

Choose natural materials such as clay brick pavers, rustic wood decking and hazel fencing. Warm tones and a distressed appearance will look appealing.

What colour palette do you recommend for cottage-style gardens?

A pretty colour palette of whites and pinks or purple with blue are options. Either select a few colours for a cohesive appearance or mix different colours for maximum impact.

What type of plants would you recommend for cottage gardens?

Plenty of pretty flowers, such as daffodils, daisies and foxgloves. Select plants and flowers with a lovely aroma like lavender and rose bushes.

How Acacia Gardens Can Help
With Your Cottage Garden Design

Our in-house team can create custom designs for a pretty cottage garden. After taking your brief, we can produce 3D plans and a 3D video to show how your garden could look. If you’re impressed by what you see, our complete garden design and build package are cost-effective and hassle-free. You could be pottering around in your cottage garden sooner than you think. Contact Acacia Gardens today to discuss your requirements.

Cottage Garden Styles

Ten Cottage Garden Design Features

Frequently Asked Questions About Cottage Garden Styles and Design

How Acacia Gardens Can Help With Your Cottage Garden Design

Frequently Asked Questions
About Cottage Garden Styles and Design

How Acacia Gardens Can Help
With Your Cottage Garden Design