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Cottage garden ideas to bring vintage charm to your landscape

 Cottage garden ideas  Cottage gardens are a popular style of gardening that combines the charm, romance and rusticity of rural life. They are characterized by an abundance of flowers, often in soft pastel colors, creating a whimsical and informal atmosphere. However, cottage-style gardens can seem complicated with so many elements happening in one place, from fencing to cobblestone paths, random flower beds and farm produce. All of these elements add personality and nostalgia to the space. We've rounded up some of the most inspiring garden ideas to help you successfully create your own fairytale outdoor space. 1. Plant Variety 2. Wildflower Patch 3. Climbing Roses 4. Fragrant Blooms 5. Informal Pathways 6. Cottage-Style Fencing 7. Perennials Galore

Amazing ideas for growing a vegetable garden in your backyard

After visiting a farm-to-table Airbnb in Washington, we were inspired to put together this article with amazing ideas for growing a vegetable garden in your backyard. The wonderful thing about vegetable and herb gardens is that they can be grown almost anywhere. You can place them in containers on your front porch, patio or balcony, or plant them in your backyard. Hydrangea Growing Tips Cottage Garden Ideas They can be raised beds or wooden/plastic barrels, galvanized tanks or a fenced garden to keep out rabbits and deer. Planting seeds in the soil and watching your vegetables grow is exciting. They'll be fresher and tastier than buying at the grocery store, not to mention the money you'll save feeding your family. 1. This beautiful garden has cucumbers and zucchini in the front right and yellow squash and onions in the back right. The bed borders are made of treated wood, while the pavement is 3/8″ crushed granite with dimensional cut watermark buff flagstone. Th

Here's how to change the color of your hydrangea

If your hydrangea flowers are pink instead of blue — or vice versa — there's a way to get the color you want. Here's how to change a hydrangea color to the perfect hue. The plant tags on your 'Endless Summer' hydrangeas promised beautiful sky-blue flowers—so why are the flowers completely pink? To learn how to change the color of hydrangeas, take a close look at the dirt they grow in. Here is the secret… It's in the soil! The key to color change for hydrangeas is whether the soil is acidic (low pH) or alkaline (high pH.) For hydrangeas to have a beautiful blue color, the soil should be on the acidic side, with a pH less than six. You can test this with a soil pH meter like this one. You can also check your hydrangea flowers: if they are pink, the soil is alkaline. Which hydrangea changes color? Before you think about changing your soil, know that not all hydrangeas change color. Hydrangeas with white or ivory flowers such as Oakleaf, 'Beige' or

Enchanting lighting ideas to create a fairy garden

One of the easiest and most effective ways to make your garden a magical place is to add some garden lights. It improves safety and security in your garden. Also, it can create different moods and effects, display your favorite plants, create a romantic atmosphere or brighten up your outdoor living area. In this article, we'll explore some of the best garden lighting ideas whether you want to create a cozy atmosphere, highlight your plants, or light up your paths. 1. String lights 2. Solar Powered Pathway Lights 3. Up-lighting 4. Down-lighting 5. Fairy lights in trees 6. Lanterns 7. Garden spotlights 8. Candle Garden 9. Garden Wall Sconces

Cottage garden ideas to bring vintage charm to your landscape

Cottage gardens are a popular style of gardening that combines the charm, romance and rusticity of rural life. They are characterized by an abundance of flowers, often in soft pastel colors, creating a whimsical and informal atmosphere. However, cottage-style gardens can seem complicated with so many elements happening in one place, from fencing to cobblestone paths, random flower beds and farm produce. All of these elements add personality and nostalgia to the space. We've rounded up some of the most inspiring garden ideas to help you successfully create your own fairytale outdoor space. 1. Plant Variety 2. Wildflower patch 3. Climbing roses 4. Fragrant flowers 5. Informal pathways 6. Cottage-style fencing 7. Perennials Kalur 8. Climbing plants 9. Wildflower mix