Garden designer Tim Pilgrim has a winning formula for creating successful borders. Plus more useful tips from his contemporary take on cottage garden style, seen here at the charming Oak Cottage.
00:00 Why cottage garden style is so popular 00:17 Tim Pilgrim Garden Design: https://www.tpgardens.com.au/ 00:27 What makes a contemporary cottage garden? 00:44 How to choose a colour palette for a cottage garden 01:19 How to choose plants 01:50 What is the '70/30' rule? Tour of key plants in the garden 05:04 Framing the cottage with plants 05:20 The impact of a mature oak tree on design 06:01 Tim's favourite cottage garden plants 06:14 Photo of 'Allium Purple Rain' by Martina Gemmola 06:33 Landscaping a contemporary cottage garden 08:52 Choosing furniture for a contemporary cottage garden 09:59 How to update a cottage garden to make it more contemporary 10:21 How to attract wildlife to a cottage garden 10:56 Video on What is Cottage Garden Style And How to Achieve It: https://youtu.be/u0Me96RiM5c
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