So, if you are looking for cottage garden ideas, a pretty parasol or building a pergola will be a better fit. 'Shade sails look ... of canvas with holes at each corner for rope.

A cottage garden will easily accommodate a small outdoor dining area, too, which will typically be surrounded by plants. A ...

From creating shade gardens ... a classic cottage garden practice, common throughout gardens both large and small," he says. English recommends styling a pot display around the corner of a potting ...