Cottage gardens are so enchanting and charming. The layering of colorful flowers, trees, and shrubs that are blended with rustic pathways and adorned with vintage-style garden decor creates a truly tranquil outdoor haven. They have lovely pathways made from stone, old brick, or pebbled gravel. Some have gates and fences, but they all have outdoor seating. Watering cans, clay pots, and beautifully scrolled wrought iron furniture are essential accessories. If you have the space, an outdoor potting bench and garden shed will make you an official gardener!
I have a small yard that I have slowly transformed into a petite cottage garden. After a few years of hard work, the garden is finally filling up with flowers and fruit trees I have planted. The garden is also intertwined with new pathways, a few seating areas, and adorned with charming vintage garden decor I have collected at thrift stores. It has also become a safe haven for birds, bees, and butterflies!
It was and continues to be a worthy and very delightful journey. 🌻
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| A vintage-style watering can I purchased from IKEA. |
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| Got lots of inspiration from visiting vintage thrift stores. |
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| More vintage thrifting inspiration. |
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| Visited consignment shops. |
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| Visited lots of plant nurseries too. |
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| Inspiration for repurposing old or used items. |
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| I should have purchased this old tool box because it would have been perfect for carrying garden tools. |
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| Clay and terracotta pots are beautiful and perfect for growing small plants. |
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| Bird baths are a must for providing a water source for birds and pollinators. |
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| Old water pitchers make lovely flower vases. |
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| Old and weathered furniture are perfect for gardens. |
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| Wrought iron flower stands are charming. |
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| Wrought iron plant holders are beautiful too. |
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| I used this pot to grow rosemary. |
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| Terracotta clay pots are perfect for growing herbs. |
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| A storage idea for garden pots. |
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| Baskets are essential for picking flowers, fruits, and vegetables. |
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| I used these mason jars to harvest Poppy, Daisy, and Chamomile seeds. |
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| I like to have lots of watering cans. |
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| A whimsical garden decor. |
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These solar powered lanterns look lovely in the day.
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| If you have the space, gazebos are loving additions to a garden. |
Charming accessories for climbing flowers include garden arches.
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| Here is an example of a wire garden arches. |
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| I made this obelisk for a climbing rose. |
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| Fences can also be used to support climbing plants. |
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| All gardens need lovely pathways that can be formal. |
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| O they can be informal. |
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| Other essential garden items include houses for birds. |
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| There are houses for bees too. |
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| The garden must have humming bird feeders too. |
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| To keep your garden looking beautiful, you need gardening tools. |
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| Wheel barrels are handy for transporting large and heavy things. |
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| A work bench is a wonderful addition. |
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| And a charming little garden shed. 🌻 |
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