Embrace the Cottage-Garden Look

If you’re not sure how to start, a flower-filled front-yard cottage garden is a good choice for any homeowner. Cottage gardens look good with most house styles, and lush, romantic flowers—such as roses, peonies or hydrangeas—add lots of drama and appeal to home buyers.

A simple white picket fence makes a fantastic backdrop for a flower garden’s summer show. This garden includes purple iris, red and apricot roses and creeping thyme.