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You can create a magical effect by growing some amazing plant varieties that can transform your garden. The best part is cottage gardens are not difficult to design. There simplicity makes them quite popular amongst gardeners. Such traditional gardens were originally farm- yards or gardens that were planned and maintained by homemakers, stay-at-home moms and farmers. They are the typical gardens that are appreciated for their beauty and riot of colors.

The key to a successful cottage garden is to plant as many varieties as you can; more the merrier!!! Choose plants that you have always longed for or the ones that you love. Go ahead and unleash imagination as there are so many things that you can do with your garden.

To get best results, it is advisable to plant different types of flowering plants, fillers and ferns together. You can grow the smaller one in the front and the bigger ones at the back of flower beds. Tightly packed flower beds in a myriad of colors are the essence of a well designed cottage garden. You can plant umpteen numbers of plants that can thrive well in the given space. Training vines and other such plants on fences or trellis is also a good option.