Lush informal cottage garden planting overlapping a stone path

Cottage Garden Design

Informal and characterful outdoor spaces designed to complement traditional rural cottages using layered planting, natural materials and practical paths.

Embracing Informal Charm

The traditional cottage garden is a staple of the countryside—a beautiful, seemingly chaotic mix of colors and textures that actually requires careful planning to succeed. We design these spaces to bloom progressively, offering year-round structure amidst the abundant summer growth.

Key Considerations

  • Dense, layered planting to suppress weeds and create volume.
  • Winding, informal pathways using brick, stone, or gravel.
  • Integration of heritage plant varieties suited to the local climate.