An American Cottage Garden is essentially comprised of a mix of many types of plants. The plants are arranged primarily by height and planted in drifts of color, with great attention to detail. The Cottage Garden lends itself to color changes from spring through fall, and the joy of awakening on a hazy summer morning to the opening of new flower buds thrills the soul. This is a high maintenance garden requiring lots of tender loving care, and an extensive knowledge of annuals, perennials, herbs, bulbs, and vines. It is also a very personal
garden, because it can be filled with the plants that you love and cherish, regardless of the plant type and color mix.