To those of you who gaze with envy at glossy pictures of English cottage gardens, longing to turn your front lawn into a riot of flowers but wary of their watering needs, I say, "Pine no more." By ...

Carefree and flowing, the English cottage garden boasts an informal design and a plethora of flowers. Exuding grace and charm, it’s the antithesis of the formal French garden. “Gertrude Jekyll ...

If an Englishman’s house is his castle then his garden is his kingdom. The idea of a traditional “English garden” is a simple yet charming style that never goes out of fashion. With a tranquil spot to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If Sandy Mangel is an artist, as the neighbors who stop by her yard often tell her, then her canvas is soil and her medium flowers. Following the principles of art and design, she paints her garden ...

Just because English cottage gardens don’t blanket the landscape of Central Texas doesn’t mean you can’t create one in your own garden. If you’ve yearned for the delicate blend of creative color and ...

Few phrases are more magical than “English garden.” The words conjure visions at once settled and unconstrained: cool emerald vistas, buxom clumps of lilies and larkspurs, rose petals spilling from a ...

Luscious, romantic and inviting, English gardens are all the rage in garden design. You’ll find English-style gardens all over the world, across many climate zones and landscape types. As it happens, ...