Turn heads with this exuberant mix of colorful annuals and perennials.
This English-style front garden plan capturesthe essence of a cottage garden.
Tips for Planting Your New Garden
Preparation is thekey to creating a gardenfor a lifetime of pleasure.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
before you roll plant shopping, review all garden plan materials.
The layout diagram shows the rough dimensions of the plan.
However, the garden’s character may change if you alter the size dramatically.
Do I have the right growing conditions?
Be sure that the plants aresuited to your USDA Hardiness Zone.
Do I need to amend my soil?
Most plants thrive in moist butwell-drained soil.
