Contemporary cottage garden style - the power of the '70/30' rule...

The Middle-Sized Garden
The Middle-Sized Garden
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Published 2024-02-24
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: 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
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All Comments (21)
  • @meredith3588
    What a beautiful garden! Thank you for sharing this with us.
  • @topaz3468
    I'm in a subtropical region in the US, and have a cottage garden in the front yard. Since the cottage garden area doesn't have shade, I grow hot weather vine shrubs and plants that bloom out in the color of orange and yellow. The good thing about this is that it blooms continuously Sept thru December giving a fall harvest show, and in the spring (April thru June). For contrast in color, I use Texas sage that blooms out in a lavender color. It's definitely not textbook design, but it works for my harsh climate. 😊 Love this channel btw...thank you for traveling to show us different ideas!!
  • @marlenetunbridgewells2597
    Alexandra, I LOVE your ‘no chit-chat’, informative interviews, I learn something every time. Thank you! This garden was a particular treat as well. More videos please 🙂
  • @MyFocusVaries
    I love the soft palette and the natural path. Thanks for the information.
  • @sharonwebb945
    I loved the softness and billowy style the grasses added and his colour scheme is restful.
  • @KarinLowrie-vi9cv
    I noticed the wind playing with the plants. How relaxing to watch. That is a feel I would love in my garden.
  • @potwell1936
    A great exercise in colour theory and having a tight planting design. The rhythm and repetition was lovely to lead the eye over the planting.
  • @sharonwebb945
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colour of achillea pineapple mango! Hope I can find it in Sth Australia.
  • @wildberrygarden
    Great video, interesting what Tim said about staggering of plants. This is something I struggle with. It can sometimes be hard to knit plants together, especially when I plant them and completely misjudge the size they will grow to!
  • @barbarahenn-pander5872
    I particularly enjoyed the incredible hand drawn plan for the garden. An artistry of its own and unspeakably beautiful!! Thank you.
  • @gardentours
    "Grow them in blocks in groups of three to seven on repeat" helped me to decide how to grow the 15 bulbs of liatris that I bought yesterday 😉
  • @HellCatt0770
    This was packed with inspiration for my plans. I live in Cornwall UK and most of these plants are so safe they come on their own!
  • @1tuinman
    A very well put together design! And you asked all the right questions Alexandra !
  • @juliabinford6500
    The color palette was just beautiful. Gorgeous grasses mixed in. Another helpful interview:)
  • @jeanniemeagher1774
    Thank you!!! It's nearly March and we're ready to plant for summer here in California. I want a drought tolerant, partial shade Cottage garden. You have shared perfect ideas for me to use. I love the soft palette of colors near the Victorian. Lots of helpful thoughts. Thank you!
  • @fampirella
    This color palette is amazing, so soothing. If I only could limit myself to a few colors and a reasonable number of plants... But I want them all!
  • @JaneDoeDoeDeeOhDoe
    Thank you for these great ideas, Alexandra, and for such a wonderful start to my weekend!