Tips for Planting a Cottage Garden! 🌸🌿// Garden Answer

[@Bishbashboshboshbosh]

Thanks, it's refreshing to listen to someone who knows what they're talking about. So many gardening videos on KZbin are full of gaff.

[@tinaknutsen]

This video was released 6-16-19 It is 5-10-23 almost 4 years later and this is my dream style cottage garden. I have watched this video so many times. I have purchased a lot of these plants and as Laura says it can take years. I don’t have the roses. All 13 of the spearmint heucheras didn’t make it.😢 I think it is due to how rocky and old tree rooty my soil is even know I tried to remove as much as I could. I am loving the development of my area. I don’t have a fence. The year before I saw this video I had put in a whole row of arborvitaes. It is pretty in a different way…I put a wagon wheel in the corner and it added a nice charm to the bed. Mother’s Day is around the corner and told my husband that I would like a Lady Gardner Rose instead of a bouquet of roses. Last year I scattered cosmos seeds in the bare areas and it looked spectacular.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I may have already commented a few years ago...but I had to mention. The fact that you actually SAT DOWN and had a "CONVERSATION" with the viewers in the midst of your instructional video is what makes you magic Laura. I'd like to see an update of this area, as I have several of these plants but would like to see how they perform elsewhere. Thank You

[@rosesgardentime]

I also want to see an update.. This is one of my favorite gardens of hers

[@lelesis04]

Yes please! I was thinking the same!

[@colleenanderson2485]

Is that building even there anymore?

[@beachseeker634]

Laura, I really appreciate this type of video. I like how you sat down and talked to us about the basics of cottage gardens. I would love to see more instructional videos like this. With you as our teacher we'll all have beautiful gardens! 🌸🌿🌼❤️❤️

[@daphneburgess8642]

Well said!

[@nancyalford1635]

So true

[@caroleknudsen9743]

I agree. Love this video and would love more like this.

[@zukomoyer6912]

some gorgeous inspiration ! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWi5f6qLaLCoesU

[@kelvincardwell6102]

Well said

[@DemonicIntegrity]

Cottage gardens are absolutely my favorite type of garden. There’s just some thing about the whimsical nature of it that makes you wanna just stay in it for some time yknow? It’s totally my dream garden when I grow up.

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@polkadottedpolak]

I just came home from a two-week vacation with limited Internet access, so I've been binge-watching Garden Answer videos ALL day. I regret nothing!

[@MsSusieStone]

polkadottedpolak we were moving so I had almost no internet access so I feel you. I‘m watching GA videos the whole day already 🌻

[@ChristianPatriotGrandma]

Couldn’t sleep last night and stumbled upon this wonderful video and fell in love with your garden and your presentation. I do NOT have a green thumb but I SO desire a garden like this one. My husband and I turned a barn into a home four years ago and for the past four years I’ve been working on one particular area that’s visible from the road - trying to make it aesthetically pleasing. I’ve planted several different things but nothing has satisfied me, and now I know why. The cottage style theme is what I long to create. Thank you so much for these wonderful tips. I hope I can bring it all together.

[@ksflick100]

I am a little late watching this video but wanted to tell you since we have a smart tv I have been addicted to you on our TV by KZbin, of course!! We live in Aiken SC and are in a area of Sugar Sand....and we are native to Ohio; so what a difference!!....you help me so so much...right now I am fighting breast cancer and have 5 more treatments and then radiation.....we caught it in stage 2, Praise God....but OH, this changes our perspective of living....we are 70 and celebrated our 50th at the beginning of our Cancer treatment journey....so my hub buzzed my head 2 days later; as it was coming out in clumps....so when I can be in the sun again, I have so many plans for our farmhouse outisde....we also rennovated and added an addition to the house....I love how hard working you both are.....we lived in Lebaon Oregon area for a short time....LOVED SEEING MT HOOD ON A CLEAR DAY....AND THEN THE RAINBOWS!!!!!! WOW!!!!! GOD BLESS!!!

[@coloraturaElise]

Four years later, I hope you're doing well and have a great garden thanks to Laura!

[@AndreaDamascceno]

An update? Years later...

[@francineh.7825]

Cottage gardening is my favourite style. Loved this!!

[@davinaeg]

This is probably one of my favorite spaces that you've done! I love everything about this bed and I am going to try to mimic it!! Great tips too! Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[@israthrimi]

Right

[@MelanieHooks]

Agreed!! I have two beds with anchor roses already established but little else...now I know what to do with them 😊 I adore the cottage style! Thanks for the wonderful overall tips too.

[@malgaa3655]

Laura you sounds like an encyclopedia of all the plants, foliage and flowers that exist. The area you created is so pretty. 🌺🌻🌷🌿🧡

[@marialicemorgan19]

I have a cottage garden and I love how it changes from year to year. Every year there is a surprise.

[@lmcburney]

I missed seeing Russell in this video. He always makes me smile. Thanks for the tips and the lovely results of your cottage garden.

[@Ash-xx5zd]

YESSSSS sit down and teach the kids. We need to knowwww. Great rules and love seeing it in action. Cant wait to see this garden fill out juxtapose to your more formal style!

[@dylan8285]

I love this style very low maintenance. When I think of this style I think black eyed Susan, poppies, coneflower, daisy, then foxglove and columbine

[@w.bovgvereav5761]

Laura ~ I Love That You Decided To Continue The ' Pallet Walkway ' Beyond The Chicken Coop. This Entire Area Is So Charming ! I Can't Help But To Describe It As . . . French Country Chic' . . . Well Done My Friend !

[@CC-ci8gn]

Cottage gardens are my favorite. I need a little chaos in my garden. English gardens are pretty, but to me, cottage gardens are breathtaking.

[@michaelalane3269]

I found your channel a few weeks ago and have watched dozens of your videos, this one is one of my favs!!! I am new to gardening and couldn't quite piece together my style, but this NAILED it! I love the cottage style so much! So free & whimsical. I also have 3 large full sun flower beds that are almost completely empty, thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Can't wait to try some PW plants in my gardens.

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@kelvincardwell6102]

Hello beautiful

[@jillseifried9051]

Although this is about a year old, I chose to watch it for some ideas for in front of our house this year. I love the cottage idea, but I get a little insecure when it comes to combining colors and textures. I know what I like, but it doesn’t always turn out quite like I’d hoped. Thanks for this great video! Just love what you do! 💖

[@tonyasmusic2011]

I've never heard of a cottage garden... until now. 😁 I'm super excited to realize that this is what I'm doing with my front flower bed without knowing it. 💖 I feel better knowing that I'll have "empty space" until my new plants have time to expand to their fullest potential. Patience is not my virtue, but I feel better about being able to enjoy each of the stages.

[@thania2266]

Each time I watch your videos I want to run to my local garden store to buy plants and flowers to plant lol 😂

[@jeannafolmarful]

Thania Luisa my husband knows when I go on a Garden answer binge session. That our bank account is gonna suffer because I’m gonna be going to the garden center.

[@leannewilson8288]

I do exactly that, my garden center Loves me ;)

[@leslieanderson8226]

me too!😃

[@amandadearborn6871]

Me too!

[@Midnight-thoughts]

Me too

[@pamnapier-uhl1362]

Love the introduction of the next year plants, yarrow and allium! They are so pretty. This is a beautiful garden. The roses !!! The clematis, cats pajamas!! Everything! 💕💕💕

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@kelvincardwell6102]

Beautiful indeed

[@amyrichcreek]

You got a chair to sit down and I'm like whaaaaaat? Lol. You DO deserve a chair. You have an amazing amount of energy that we all wish we had.

[@thomasabecket3944]

I'm am learning exponentially with every video of yours that I watch. I'm one of 'those' people who loves to assimilate as much information as they can, so I'm hoping if I listen to these more than seventeen times I'll commit them to memory 🤣! It is so therapeutic to engage in any form of gardening, even if one only watches someone else do it, so you're being an immense benefit to those of us with anxiety issues, as well as folks who need gardening guidance. Thank you for all you do, and God Bless. 💜🕯🙏🏻

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@bridges2486]

Your comments about not pressuring yourself to get a cottage garden perfect and filled in one or several years was exactly what I needed to hear haha. I’ve been putting so much pressure on myself to have my cottage garden beds perfect right away.

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@christinepops5100]

Love Nepeta along a walkway especially with the roses, classic cottage garden, so pretty

[@barbaraharrold5361]

What a sweet garden. I love the soft colors in a garden. But I also love the red roses . You inspire me to want to work in our yard. We have deer so I need to research what I can plant that the deer won’t eat..but still have color in the garden.

[@reenuchacko9128]

Absolutely loved this video! So informative especially for new Gardner’s who don’t really know how or where to start. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@israthrimi]

Agree

[@nancyworsley5057]

I love your cat. I'm sure you hear that constantly. Girl I have spent so much money on plants and seeds this year because you show us so many beauties. I'm from Wyoming zone 4. It's still snowing here. With more snow on the way. Your show keeps me sane.

[@2smartieslaura]

Pure joy in these difficult times. Thanks so much for the inspiration🤗

[@therussells3086]

This is so beautiful. Now I can show this to my husband so he can understand what I want in the backyard. Thank you.

[@mamazanderson1217]

I liked the tips about spacing and having different heights and textures in the garden. Something for me to think about thank you.

[@glgardener4972]

Beautiful. As soon as it warms up I will be planting my garden. Thanks.

[@wendycash54]

I love cottage gardens and all my gardens follow this style. Thanks for the tips. One my fav things you do, take a blank space and make it beautiful! So inspiring!

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@reneehill5548]

Thanks for the education! I have a new cottage in northern Michigan that I will be landscaping soon. I’m so used to a formal boxwood with annuals garden in our subdivision it’s inspiring to see something different.

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

Cottage style gardens are my absolute favorites! So so pretty!

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello

[@janined8685]

Hi Laura, I have created a new flower bed and wanted to get some ideas from you about planting it. Your wonderful videos are timeless and I find them so helpful. I cannot count the number of times I’ve watched them to get a how-to refresher. I appreciate you and Aaron so very much for all your hard work making videos for all of us. You’re both so talented and amazingly ambitious! I have made my own backyard much prettier because of ideas I have gotten from the two of you 🤗 Thank you!!

[@shirleygermain5707]

Laura, We need an update on this area this year. I love the cottage garden.

[@israthrimi]

Me too

[@GraftingTactick]

You have a great varieties of flowers to choose from, lots of useful tips to take from, I recommend people who love gardening need to watch this video.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Such a great variety!! I love planting cottage gardens. Thank you so much for sharing!! Your always such a pleasure to watch early in the morning🦋

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@famlbk]

I love how the garden looks different at various stages. All beautiful.

[@eleganceandwhimsy]

Laura this is one of my favorite areas in your garden. My entire garden is in English Cottage style. I just love the way the informal look of the plantings compliment one another but the colors are so perfect. You have great taste.

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@catherinecook9260]

Love the way you explain the garden. Anchor plants, accent plants, structure, watch your videos all the time and learn something new. Hugs to the kiddos!

[@whyme7181]

💞💞💞💞 I really loved this video not just because of the plants but the time you took to explain everything you where doing... would love to see more of this type of video!!!! Much love 😍😍😍😍

[@StayPositive050]

I love all the rocks in the beds; they create a gorgeous transition. Can’t wait to see it at night.

[@mariahmunnis6315]

Really helped me. I now know what went wrong in my 'cottage' garden. ...especially, the 'soldiers ' throughout .

[@sherryeemery6615]

I’m just so anxious to follow some of your ideas in my garden I’d don’t know how i can wait till spring

[@pamketron]

This is my favorite style of garden. They just seem to meander along to me. Love the color and plant choices. Beautiful garden already.

[@MyFocusVaries]

This is so beautiful. I love the look of a cottage garden. It's the total opposite of my style, but I think it's lovely.

[@gardenextra7415]

Love the cottage style gardening. It fits my gardening personality. I have had formal gardeners look at me like I'm a mess. So I taught them different styles.

[@loriwatkinson6425]

Laura... This was so fun. I've been gardening for many years but I always learn something from your videos. Always nice to get a new perspective. I also get excited when you bring up something that I do as well. Gardening does involve patience and is a work in progress. Love from Colorado.

[@jasminefrench1223]

Oh Laura this is my favourite type of gardening! Hubby and I are still looking for our first house (partially because I need a house that suits this style garden 😂)

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@kelvincardwell6102]

Your desire shall be granted in Jesus Name Amen

[@camilla6110]

My garden center should be sending you commission on what I’ve run to find after I watch your videos. 🤓☺️. I love those allium!! I went berserk on catmint and Russian sage this year. The catmint has been spectacular and now the sage is starting to bloom so the pollinators are profuse! Thanks for bringing the gardener in me back to life, Laura and Aaron! 😀

[@didicormier3341]

These Tips were soooo helpful !!! :) I've been listening to lots of gardening videos on how to do a cottage garden and you are the first one who has explained everything I need to know to get started.Great Information. Thanks for info on spacing, that helps a lot !!

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

This is our style of gardening and we love it. The free form and evolution is really fun.

[@anngriffith7932]

What a sweet, little garden. Great tips, too. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@louisvillelady55]

Oh so pretty. Love the colors you chose. Happy Father's day to Aaron.

[@tammykriskie2233]

What a Beautiful Cottage garden. Loving the pretty colors and the different flowers. Cottage gardens are my Favorite.. Thank You for Sharing 🌼🌼🌼 Happy Fathers Day Aaron.

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@fromseedtobloommedia9340]

Hats off too you Laura after seeing this garden mature some, it is absolutely beautiful. 😍

[@judithjohnson2111]

Really love this style. Find of fits with my house & yards. Tips were great Laura & as always T.Y. 🌸🌿💗

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@serometate7521]

Cottage gardens are my favorite and it’s what I aim for in my garden...I love it

[@nancysutherland2582]

I absolutely adore these colors! Has there been a video update on this garden? I would love to see it now that it is more mature.

[@lindagannon5034]

So would I 😊

[@MelanieHooks]

Same! 🎉

[@malba411]

I don't have time for the formal garden style. I love a cottage garden. All you tips are excellent. I have incorporated plant and purchased products you have mentioned. And your videos motivate my husband.... Lol. Thank God for that.. xoxox

[@juliecreates6026]

You’re garden is just absolutely beautiful! You’re such an inspiration and give me sooo many ideas! This is my first year gardening and I actually plan on expanding my garden next year and so I absolutely love your videos. You’re my favorite gardener!

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@Leahdorsey88]

Thanks!

[@tonyapiper]

I reeeaaalllyyy love this type of video. I'm new to gardening and love this type of garden. It's so helpful to see the thought process. I'd love to see a similar video and/or get suggestions on plants for a cottage *shade* garden. Happy fathers day, Aaron! ❤️

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@michelechristensen2854]

Cottage gardens are the best. Yours turned out beautifully.

[@mistyhays7998]

Love your videos! I love how you explain the whole process and your videos are so professional! The longer they are, the happier I am! I love everything about you and your family!! So sweet!💗

[@lindahopkin8597]

Its so pretty love the colors ,cottage gardens are so peaceful looking

[@susanpeterson9947]

Love, love, love the plants! And so much good information for those of us new to cottage gardening!

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@karynshouse8097]

I love the birds eye view at the end. You have a beautiful property!

[@debbieriedel9185]

The cottage garden is beautiful I love the color palette

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@alicelindborg5096]

How does this gal keep up with all her ideas and life in general? She is amazing!!

[@sophielee271]

You're an excellent teacher, I've learnt so much from this. Thank you!

[@kelvincardwell6102]

Job well done

[@stephanies.9079]

I think this may be my favourite of all your beds! Stunning!!

[@kristycollins1406]

One of my favorite videos to date! So beautiful! Love the colors, the textures and the flower choices. So beautiful!

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@f.acostaa9429]

How lovely! I have been watching your videos for a few weeks now..I haven't planted anything yet, just learning and taking notes. But in my mind I have a dreamy enchanting garden like your parents. 😊🌺🌿🌼🥀🌿

[@judithbiller3732]

Beautiful little garden - and will be spectacular in a couple more years!

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@GardenObsessions]

Hi Laura!!! 😃💚 How I wish I had this video when we were three years back figuring out our front flower bed. After three years we ended up going somewhat cottage?!? 😂 It does take time to figure out an area to make sure that’s what you want and if plants will play along with each other. Your bed came out beautiful and love it all! This is a video I will be looking back on when we get to our new garden in a about a month! Super excited! 😃💐💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@smc1013rn]

We just put in a cottage garden and I so wish I had watched this video first!! You gave some great info, if we end up making any changes to ours in the upcoming years, I’ll be sure to follow some of this advice!

[@joannef7156]

Laura your video's are always awesome to me I gain some of you idea's to add different things into my gardens. Most of what I try to plant is shrubs and things that come up year after year..Aaron you do a great job with your camera such a sweet memory to share with us all.

[@oneleggedduck]

Cottage style gardens are my favorite. We’re hoping to have our house repainted in the next year or two, and then I would like to do a cottage garden bed along the front of our house. I just love the whimsy of it. ❤️

[@cherylspates4972]

You've inspired me so much and your enthusiasm is contagious. I've gotten lazy about planting more flowers but not so this year. I have lots of seeds started and can hardly wait to plant. Thank you for sharing your love for gardening.

[@kerrydibiasio3784]

Amazing!!! So pretty Laura!! Happy Father's Day Aaron!!

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@lorikrafft8197]

I love the same things that you love I love the softer colors the pinks the blues definitely love the cottage look

[@LadyAdamina]

Thank you! I believe you hit home! I have been looking for a starting point for my garden that is in full sun and this I think is an awesome start. Thank you! 💖

[@israthrimi]

Wow

[@jenniferbrooks-rieck8797]

i just came across this video this am. We moved to our new home last fall and have been dying to plant some new items in our front flower bed. This helps me so much. Thank you

[@keeliemiller7497]

This was one of my favorite videos! I love learning about the different styles of gardens (although I think Cottage is my favorite). The color palette is beautiful. I love how the garden is dainty next to the more rustic pallet walkway.

[@margarethspencer1924]

Absolutely love your videos, any tips on creating a cottage garden with Tulips and other perennials?

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Gorgeous! I think this is one of my favorite beds, loving the roses they are so beautiful. What a nice video to watch on Father's Day. Tell Aaron to have a great day. Thanks again, see you soon.

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@PianoWanderings]

That was super helpful. I inherited a cottage garden and have felt so confused by it. This was just what I needed - the tips fit what I’ve been trying to do. I’ve pulled out what I didn’t like (mostly), added a Indonesian boat bench and some stepping stones and pots, and it looks so much better. It still seems chaotic, but the structural elements help so much! I also have a trellis for a new clematis. I’m anxious to see how it does.

[@HoneyBea.]

I love how Russell keeps popping up in funny places in all of your videos😂

[@iangerg]

I just love how much you love plants.

[@angelabrattin7781]

Love this style of garden, so refreshing, thank you for the inspiration. We’ve recently built our home on our farm and I’m now living in what used to be a cow pasture lol, coming from a home we had lived in for 20 years so my flower beds there were really taking shape and were well established... this blank slate I’ve been given . Is a little overwhelming and I keep reminding myself the last place took time too.. shopping the clearance racks st the garden center has helped me in stretching my Garden budget and starting plants from seeds has helped too..

[@morrisoconnor9937]

Hello beautiful

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@nataliealexandra8659]

I think I found my style of gardening! Beautiful.

[@bengalcat7337]

I could watch you all day lol. You are always so informative and I have learned so much from you. 🌷😘

[@sarajamesaerial]

This helped me feel a little better about how my cottage garden is coming along. This is the third season since we created our front bed (an 18'x20' triangle) and I was sitting here thinking I've really messed up. But each of your tips I'm like, "yup, done. Did that. Did that too. Oh, be patient? Okay." So patience (and shoving in more plants) it is!

[@jackbyrd53]

Thank you for this confirmation that it takes years and that it is a process. I just started my cottage garden. Started with just roses last year. Adding plants this year...friend giving me plants and me buying my own. Then some small urns. This garden is slowly revealing itself. That's the fun...

[@olivesgarden4851]

Love love your tips Laura!!! I’m starting a cottage style garden on one of our flower beds and I’ve been looking at some options !!! You’ve helped me tons! Love watching your videos very inspirational !

[@charleslamore3404]

Hello, how are you doing my friend

[@lisabuscaglia1856]

Can't wait to get started here in Missoula MT, in my new little yard! Had amazing cottage gardens w/many various vintage gates (still have), I collected over 25 years. Had a picket fence around my big side yard at my home in Frenchtown MT on wooded 5 acre property. It all evolved over a 26 yr period into charming/amazing smells/sites. Started it all when my twin boys were babies, by digging from a couple different friends gardens. Thank you for this tranquil video, as I start all over🌸🌿