A cottage owner in the West Midlands took to Reddit to show off their new idyllic home in the English countryside with a truly captivating garden.
Photo Credit: Reddit
Photo Credit: Reddit
The stunning shots, shared to r/gardening, were accompanied by a caption that provided a brief explanation of the story behind them:
“We moved into a cottage last year and decided it needed a cottage garden to match.”
The pictures show what’s possible with a bit of effort and know-how, and that even a relatively limited amount of space can become a thriving garden. The most impressive transformations tend to be going from boring, sterile grass to colorful, natural lawns.
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The comments were full of enthusiasm for the transformation, and a few took inspiration for their own yards.
“Dear lord that is gorgeous! Do you have a spare bedroom and when can I move in?” said one with a touch of good-natured hyperbole.
One of the responders was inspired: “I’ve saved this post for later so I can pilfer some ideas! Great job and beautiful garden!”
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Another paid homage to the pretty pooch (it is social media after all) in the last snap, which the original poster revealed was a cross between a Bernese mountain dog and a border collie:
“What a transformation you have made to your garden and a beautiful doggo. Your garden has also given me many ideas for my large back garden, keep up the good work, your garden must smell fantastic when all the flowers are in bloom.”
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