QUAINT COTTAGE

Say ‘cottage garden’ and you picture roses and honeysuckle romping over a rustic arch, colourful herbaceous borders brimming with delphiniums and lupins, as well as veg, fruit and herbs. Cottage style looks great but can be high maintenance. Rock the cottage look by choosing reliable, long-flowering varieties. Colour scheme your borders to avoid a ‘tutti-frutti’ look – pinks and purples are classic cottage.