The Modern Cottage Garden

The editor of The Alpine Gardener presents a new style of planting, in this design-forward guide that teaches gardeners how to blend together big, colorful blooms and a striking mix of grasses and native plants into one space. 8,000 first printing. Illustrations.
This design-forward guide teaches gardeners how to blend the best aspects of two important styles: the traditional cottage garden and the New Perennial movement.
&;An inspirational book, with encouraging words and down-to earth advice for achieving a year-round beautiful garden.&; &;Michael Marriott, chief rosarian at David Austin Roses In this practical and inspirational guide, Greg Loades presents a new style of planting: a fusion between classic cottage style and the new perennial movement. Using real gardens as examples, The Modern Cottage Garden teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles&;big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants&;into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. Fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates present an exciting style that can shine anywhere.