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"English gardens are particularly known for their mixed borders, large beds planted with a combination of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, and shrubs. They're charming, colorful, and tougher to pull off than they look. “It's a fine line between a beautiful naturalistic planting and a bloody mess,” says Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor, an iconic British hotel on the former grounds of a Victorian garden. Read on for his expert tips on artfully blending English garden ideas with the timeless informality of cottage style gardens to create stunning mixed borders." Comment from Better Homes and Gardens
Great article! I've always been inspired by cottage style gardens.
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