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Making your fairytale garden

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Making your fairytale garden

Some cottagers have gardens that look straight out of a storybook. How did they do it?

Cottages and Bungalows says it's not just about the plants. "Obelisks, orbs and similar architectural statuary have roots in the English country manor gardens."

A picket fence and some moss on the pavers are also must-haves. 

As for the flowers, it doesn't have to be complicated! Try mixing bloomers and wildflowers for a whimsical feeling. 

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