Create Your Own Enchanting English Garden
This month, let's explore the classic beauty of English gardens, learn how to use traditional design elements like gates and mixed borders, and discover the essential plants that bring them to life. Plus, you'll find 20 award-winning plants for your garden, info on growing gorgeous climbing roses, and practical advice on keeping bunnies from having lunch in your garden. You also might get inspired to try something new with 10 creative spring garden ideas.
Garden Style: English Gardens
Though the terms “English garden” and “cottage garden” are often used inter-changeably, the big difference is in the history—early English gardens were expansive and formal, created by the noble class, while cottage gardens were their smaller, functional counterparts.
Design elements for an English garden include gates for transitions between garden rooms (pictured), hardscaping, roses, repetition, pathways, roses, layered mixed borders, roses, and more (oh, and did we mention roses?). See 16 design elements to try in your own garden. Design by Daniel Shea. Photo by Elliot Hook.
Plants & Flowers for an English Garden
Create a quintessential English garden with these 14 must-have plants. From elegant roses to fragrant lavender, you can bring a touch of English charm to your own garden. Pictured: Happy Jack® Purple clematis, Rise Up® Ringo climbing rose, and 'Mars Magic' hollyhock, from Proven Winners.
20 Must-Have Plants for Your Garden
Discover gardening success with these celebrated favorites, like the resilient Truffula™ Pink globe amaranth (pictured). Each has been tested in plant trials across North America and came out at the top of their class—winning over 8,000 awards in just over 10 years! Add award-winning beauty to your garden this season and find out why they’re beloved by gardeners everywhere. Shop now—or take your wish list to your local garden center!
How to Grow Climbing Roses
Plants sometimes need a little help to be their healthiest (don't we all?). So, if you've got questions about the different types of fertilizer, what nutrients plants need and why, or how and when to fertilize (hint: early spring!), we've got the answers!
How to Keep Rabbits Out of Your Garden
If bunnies are treating your garden like an all-you-can-eat buffet, these 9 tips will help send them on their way—safely. You'll also learn what plants rabbits aren't particularly fond of. Or, as one Instagram follower suggests, grow a plot of sacrificial plants specifically for them to munch on, far away from your usual spots. Sounds like a win-win to me!
Spring Inspiration
Looking for ways to get your spring on? We’ve got you covered. Find 10 inspiring ideas and garden activities, like creating a backyard retreat, incorporating color and veggies, and even bringing spring inside. What are you waiting for? Photo by: Saxon Holt.
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