Take a tour around a country cottage garden

THE GARDEN Country garden in Sussex
SPACE A south-facing garden, divided into distinct zones with the help of a various flower beds and outdoor buildings, a vegetable garden and ornamental hedges. 

Late-summer perennials fill the borders of this cottage garden with splashes of pretty colour -  Striking lavander-blues, silvery sedum, pink Japanese anemones and tall Verbena bonariensis are all in the mix.

1/8 Country cottage garden

2/8 Flower garden with outhouse

A pretty garden room nestles into the corner of this flower garden, where tall stems, including Echinacea, sedum and pink Japanese anemones, create a riot of colour.

Try Crocus for a good selection of plants, shrubs and flowers.

3/8 Country garden with summerhouse

In one corner of this country garden, a striking green painted summerhouse is partially hidden beneath a combination of climbing ramblers. Patio planters beneath the windows of the building lend valuable detailing to the look. 

Garden Trading sells a good selection of garden accessories, including planters and pots.

4/8 Garden with teracotta pots

To get the look of this wild-look country cottage garden, add terracotta pots and planters among feathery ferns to create a verdant still life.

Visit The Chelsea Gardener for a good selection of teracotta pots.

5/8 Flower garden with greenhouse

Part of this country garden has been dedicated to cutting flowers such as dahlias and cosmos, which the owner can use in her flower arrangements. A greenhouse provides extra space for growing vegetables. 

Homebase sells a range of greenhouses.

6/8 Country garden with spiky grass

Tall spiky grass and a delicate willow tree add interest to a quiet corner of this colourful garden. A hammock provides the perfect spot from which to enjoy the view created by the flower borders. 

Try Simply Hammocks for a good selection of garden hammocks.

7/8 Vegetable garden with shed

A practical shed is tucked into the corner of this vegetable garden, where young shoots are protected by glass cloches.

Visit B&Q for a similar Apex garden shed.

8/8 Garden dining area

Hostas and hydrangeas provide the textured backdrop to pretty garden furniture. A simple potted plant adds a point of interest to the table.

Petersham Nurseries sells traditional French-style wrought iron garden furniture.

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