Cottage Garden Design: Must-Follow Rules or Myths (with Cranery Gardens) | Perennial Garden

Описание: Cottage Garden Debate with (the wonderful) Crane & Jason from ‪@cranerygardens‬ ⬅️

Should a cottage garden be lush and overflowing or carefully spaced?
Should you mix veggies with flowers or stick to just one?

In this fun and friendly debate, we sit down with Crane and Jason from Cranery Gardens to challenge some of the most common cottage garden "rules." Do we actually believe the positions we defend? Stick around until the end to find out! 😂

In this debate, we'll discuss...
2:11 - Plant Density – Pack plants in for a lush look or leave space for airflow?
7:42 - Color Scheme – A riot of colors or a carefully curated palette?
12:02 - Mixing Edibles – Should fruits and vegetables have a place in a cottage garden?
15:53 - Deadheading – Is it necessary for a tidy look or better left natural?
19:48 - Native vs. Exotic Plants – Stick to natives or mix in exotics for beauty?
23:58 - Weeding – Maintain a weed-free garden or let it grow wild?
29:19 - Modern vs. Traditional Design – Should contemporary elements be included?
32:00 - Lawn or No Lawn? – Does a true cottage garden need a lawn?
36:42 - Plant Height – Does height matter, or should plants grow freely?
40:59 - Soil Management – Can native soil support a garden, or is compost a must?

We’re joined by the amazing Crane & Jason from Cranery Gardens! They bring their expert insights and opinions to the table—making this an exciting and thought-provoking discussion... and fun. Lots of fun!

👉 What cottage garden rules do you have or love to break? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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