You ask any landscape company when business really starts to pick up for them, and they’ll tell you, “when spring rolls around”. It makes sense when you think about it. Spring is a season that practically begs you to be outside. One thing Vivid Earth Land Designs is looking to do now that the weather is breaking is to bring more uniqueness to South Carolina’s outdoor spaces. It’s why we’re itching to do more cottage gardens this year. They are without a doubt one of the best garden designs to bring colorful beauty to your home.
Wild and Free
Cottage Gardens are wild, yet beautiful. They bring a very chaotic vibe to outdoor spaces. The designs are often curved, and the flowers have an uncharacteristically messy look to them. This is due to how bunched the plants are together. Any hardscape attached to a cottage garden brings a very rustic and “old-timey” feel. If you are looking for true uniqueness, the Cottage Garden design style is for you!
What brings true beauty to cottage gardens are the variety of plants that are often used. This design style uses many different plants from all plant families and types, such as hydrangeas, roses, herbs, and medicinal plants. Aromatic plants like lavender bring pleasant scents for homeowners to enjoy. Vines are often used to add character to a tree or trellis. The more creative the homeowner, the more beauty Cottage Gardens can bring.
Adding Character
Landscaping goes beyond planting in the average cottage garden. Due to the untamed and unpredictable nature of this garden type, you can find examples of hardscaping with walkways and flower bed edging. Water fountains are sometimes installed to provide a focal point in the middle of this garden style. Even ponds are used at times to bring calming sounds, adding another element of beauty to the garden.
If we’ve done a good job convincing you to consider a Cottage Garden for your home, give us a call. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to begin and which flowers to use. There are many options to choose from, so there’s no shame in bringing in help! Vivid Earth Land Designs handles the design and installation of all garden designs, including Cottage Gardens. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the beauty!