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Before & After: Karin’s Cottage Garden

October 18, 2012

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Karins cottage garden makeover studiogblog

This garden went from doggie potty to just about one of the prettiest cottage gardens I have seen in a long time.  The walkway with its moss infused steps and the gravel that provides an easy maintenance surface are hands down my favorite things about it.

garden makeover (in progress)

Karin also made over the front garden and the inside of her Toronto, Canada bungalow.  The full set of makeover images can be seen here.  (A click through is totally worth the effort because you can also feast your eyes on her adorable dog and her pretty artwork as well.

garden makeover cottage

What inspires you in in the garden?

garden makeover

images from Karin

  1. Kay says:

    Wow! What a transformation! I really enjoy your blog.
    Kay

  2. Bria says:

    Wonderful! Love the use of vertical plants and that pathway!

  3. Jen says:

    Oh, it’s beautiful! A very soothing place with a zen-like feel, not having any lawn.

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