I always wonder if my American idea of an English garden is on point. I know that I need more climbing plants and some taller flowers. I am working on this still! Please, share your thoughts when you finish watching.
It’s actually very close, the plant selections are really good, it’s not as warm and sunny here, but I don’t think that matters. Your patio area looks great, and I love the pebble butterfly’s, I’m trying that myself
♥ This Brit-American with a bit of French, Scottish/Irish on my maternal side loves anything English or French! An Anglophile as well as Francophile.English teas, gardens and cottages! Thankfully, my new home a two bedroom/one bath apt has the look and feel of an old English cottage! And a little like the cabin in the movie "On Golden Pond" minus the pond though there are plenty of ponds and lakes around as well as the ocean only a half hour away! The majestic mountains about an hour away. Heaven on Earth, something we can all aspire to! Former retired fashion illustrator in NYC and floral designer.🌻🥀♥
How lovely is this! I'm English and have an English cottage garden. Yours is beautiful thank you for sharing your ideas ❤ I'm not sure what will grow in your climate but I have amongst others lavenders and honeysuckle (great for bees and other pollinators) also roses but the uk climate is changing and our roses are suffering blackspot mildew and rust. I also add mirrors to my garden and patios to trick the eye. Geums, Aquilegia (granny's bonnet) are great cottage garden flowers tall and repeat flowering as are any of the taller daisy families. Love this video and I've shared it with friends.
I found out if you have metal outdoor furniture, if you wax with car wax it makes the metal look new. It looks so nice and is protected by the wax. Im going to try it. I have an English garden in my backyard. Spring brings the most beautiful plants and flowers that I can make arrangements for my home. So blessed. The wax would work on your gazebo too.
Excellent idea,. I’ve been using Wise Owl furniture Salve for a few years now on my 19 year old set and I’ve always loved the results but this year I’ll try car wax on a few sets and see which is more durable,
I’m curious if the birds actually come to your bird feeder? Although it’s very pretty it looks like it’d be difficult for them to see & get the food. I always like your creations and you inspire me to try new things. Oh, and I loved the car wax idea that one of your viewers recommended!
I would love to see more outside projects! I absolutely love the way you decorated your patio. I always look forward to your videos every Monday! You place every project you diy so nicely. Your patio looks so inviting now. We have a small farm on 4 acres. No deck and no patio, so I have decided to make a seating area under the trees. You have given me so many great ideas in this video to incorporate into my area.
Just beautiful! So full of personality and interesting things to discover! I did INDEED get so many good ideas! I just adore all the birds you used!! I have such a weakness for all the birdies!
Shannon, I absolutely am hoping you find a new home with a great landlord. My kids were so lucky to find rental homes with landlords that let them make numerous changes. 🤞
I love all your ideas, watching your videos sure brightens up my day. I’m a caretaker for my husband who has Parkinson’s dementia so I don’t get to go anywhere very often but very thankful for people like you who put out great videos
Oh, thank you! I am so sorry that your husband is not well. I know that is an incredible challenge for you. Thinking of you and wishing you strength in this difficult time. ❤️
I love the blue carpet and all the blue touches! I know you thrifted a lot of items and are reusing lots, too, but the way you’ve arranged everything gives it such a beautiful curated over time look. It’s such a cozy space it must be a joy to sit out there relaxing.💕
Wow, I loved all your projects! Especially the ones where you added a bird or two! And the blue and white pillow cases were divine! Yes more outdoor videos please!
Hi Sherry, What I’ve always liked about your videos is how you show the “mechanics” of your projects so I can see how you’ve put things together. For instance, in this video when you glued the head back onto the garden statue you used painters tape to secure it while it was drying… something I never would have thought to do. Thanks for generously sharing your ideas❤
Hello Sherry! Love what you did with your patio. So fun watching you put it together. It truly looks like a cottage garden. I know you'll enjoy it this summer. Love seeing Edgar and Zoe 😊
There is no garden like an English garden and you have created a most beautiful and restful one! I love the topiary you made from the two wire hanging planters from Dollar Tree. Also, the bird houses on the wall decor are charming.
Sherry, your back patio/English Garden looks so cozy and inviting. I love the way you take items and repurpose them. Metal basket to lighting fixture or a chandelier repurposed as a hanging basket holder. Makes Monday afternoons so enjoyable. Can't wait for the next installment. Karen
This has been one of my favorite videos. I've watched it twice now. Love how you show the simplicity of putting things together for your viewers so we can do the same. Thank you
My garden ! Here in rural Lincolnshire in uk ! Have to be honest it’s a joy and hides all the weeds! Love your little cottage space very pretty love your ideas a few going in my English garden this year
I love English country gardens and you added so much of this charm to your patio Sherry. I loved your fountain and how you inserted interesting items into your flower pots. And the lighting is gorgeous at night! So pretty.
I live in England and have a cottage garden .We keep the lawn and patio tidy but the rest anything goes. The birds bring in seeds and at the moment we have cowslips forget me nots and foxgloves none of these we planted. It is always interesting to walk round to see what else has appeared. Sadly concrete slabs and gravel seem to be the most popular type of garden now. They don't know what they are missing. Mr fox like visiting, so keep the English garden alive well done Sherry.
Sherri, those cypress trees would benefit from pruning off the brown bits. After I trim the dead branches off as close to the live wood as possible, I take a garden hose with the nozzle on a high pressure jet setting and turn it on the brown areas of my trees every year or so. The water pressure knocks the ugly brown “needles” right off. Of course it will make a bit of a mess to clean up but the trees will look better and have room on the branches for fresh green growth.
Starting with that beautiful brick wall and green backdrop was perfect. It really set the stage with blue pool water in the background . My theory for planters is a Papa bear, Mama bear and a Baby bear . Staggering heights is visually pleasing. And mixing foliage and flowers really add interest. The blue rug is so pretty with the pillows , throws and chinoiserie pots . The fountain was my favorite, and I love the black bench. You have so much fun creating. Its a gift for sure.
I am always in such awe of your creativity and then you said you either over water or underwater your succulents and you made me feel like a okay plant mom because I do the same at times
Good afternoon, Sherry! Just in time! We are currently working on our deck. Thank you for sharing! Happy Mother's day! Love, Bobbie. xoxo ❤ P.S. your patio turned out so charming and cozy! I especially love the little girl statue and the touches of blue. 💙
Good afternoon, Bobbie! I think this is the earliest I have decorated the patio, but I’m so glad I did because we are already really enjoying it. I’m afraid that it will be too hot outside in no time at all. Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
This English cottage patio makeover is so charming! I loved all your practical, thoughtful, and particularly whimsical details. Your little bubbler fountain potted planter is adorable. I'm inspired. I think my patio needs a makeover. Thank you Sherri! ❤
We live in high desert so my husband put up solar sails to filter sun on our patio. All of the Dollar store pots we used from last year cracked & broke so I am on the search for clay pots again. Using old mugs, bowls, shoes etc. Your ideas & arrangements are wonderful.
WOW! It’s so whimsical and charming ♥️. Worthy of any English cottage! I’m so glad you showed us nighttime with the beautiful lighting features as well. I would live on that patio all spring and summer long.
The easiest way to water succulents and many plants is with ice cubes. They prefer the slow drip of a melting ice cube to a splash of water. And usually not daily. I do every other day in the summer.
Absolutely gorgeous...only one thing I'd add ..a few more bright flowering plants....but you know how the sun works out there...I love hanging ferns, hibiscus, hydrangeas...I LOVE BRIGHT COLORS...BUT GIRL YOU ARE "EXTREMELY" TALENTED... AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL 😍❤️
Sherry, this such a beautifully done video. I loved watching! The way you styled your patio makes me want to sit and have a tea and chat. Your voice is soothing, you explain everything you do so effectively. I have to confess that you have become one of my comfort RU-vidrs ☺️ if I’ve had a rough day I watch your videos. Thank you. 🙏
I love how everything turned out, Sherry. The wall hanging with the bird houses and biscuits for leaves was really cute too. I just love all the ideas you come up with. Have fun in your new space.
Loving the blues! 💙 Using all the thrifted items gives a one-of-a-kind, cozy look to the space. The after dark view is so romantic. I love watching your outdoor remakes!
Sherry, I was imagining that I was sitting in your English garden and sipping some tea and biscuits (cookies here in Georgia) and taking in all the ambiance you have created. You really made it gorgeous and so peaceful and serene! Loved the blue and white rug you used. And I will be searching for the chinoiserie pillow covers on Amazon. I loved them. Great video as always!!
Oh, thank you so much! I think the pillow covers are linked in my Amazon store if you have trouble finding them. The pattern is so pretty for an outdoor pillow!
I LOVE all of your garden,floral,lighting and pot ideas. All of the added wreaths and statues make it so inviting. Thanks for sharing your inspirations❤
Hi Sherri, every area of your patio is exciting. My favorite DIY on the patio is the clock with the hanging flowers. 2nd is the chandelier bird cage with the white birds. Love ❤️ your videos. You are amazing.
Hi my dear friend thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video with us today. Oh my gosh your garden is so beautiful and you put so much time and effort into it. I love how it’s such a beautiful place to sit and relax you’re doing an awesome job putting this together. I love the idea of an English cottage garden and you have put so many unique pieces in this already. Thanks so much for sharing giving so many great ideas.
You have made such a charming, inviting place to be. I love the wall hanging with the birdhouses - so cute. And the water feature with all the rocks that you put some plants in were among my favorites. You did a great job, Sherri!
Hi my dear friend thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video with us today. Oh my gosh your garden is so beautiful and you put so much time and effort into it. I love how it’s such a beautiful place to sit and relax you’re doing an awesome job putting this together.
Great idea using extra hostas in containers! They always need dividing. Succulents need good drainage, so if your container doesn’t have drainage holes, try planting them in a plastic nursery pot and put that in the container. You can remove the plastic pot when you water and let it drain.
1) I have only been subscribed to your channel since around Christmas, so I'm not sure that I had yet learned that you're in Illinois. That's where I grew up and I have such a soft spot for it. It's funny because I already felt like your channel was a breath of home, and now I have that confirmed. 😄 2) You probably know that English Ivy is invasive, so please be careful how you dispose of it if it dies back. 3) I can't clearly see your little plant that survived the winter, but something about it reminded me of a chocolate mint plant I had as a teen. Sweet and nostalgic. Thanks for another cozy and cheerful video! ♥️
You just amaze me and all your creativity. I love every clock you have in videos and love that you incorporate birds with a lot of your projects. You make everything come together effortlessly and it is so unique. I’m sure you were and excellent English teacher but I am so grateful that you decided to pursue this part of you 😊
It’s so beautiful! I’m glad everyone is safe. I live in KS so I feel your pain. My childhood home was destroyed in a 🌪️. It was awful. I love your videos and charming home and beautiful gardens. ❤
Thank you! Yes, I will! They are so lovely. I always cross my fingers that we won’t get a rain storm after they bloom because then they end up on the ground. ☹️
@@CanterburyCottage *Sherry, my Mom had the same trouble, but she solved it by opening up 2 tall tomato cages (per peony plant) and spray painted them green. She attached the 2 tomato cages together by joining them (on the long side) with green zip ties. Then she snipped off a few of the horizontal pieces off of the tops (the narrow side of the tomato cage) and pressed the wires at least 6 inches into the ground, wrapping the tomato cage around each peony plant in the shape of an ice cream waffle cone - with the pointed end near the ground and the larger part at the top - with the peony branches flowing out. Once the leaves 🍃 fill in and the blossoms bloom, you don't see much of her tomato cages. She also had one of my brothers pound in a couple of rebar stakes near the back of the tomato cages, closest to her house, to give them more stability and to keep them from blowing over in the particularly windy storms we have here in Minnesota. 😊 I hope this idea is helpful to you, Sherry❣️🌺🍃*
Loved the design and creativity you put into your English garden Sherry. I love everything you do. I’ve gotten some good ideas from this video. Please keep them coming whether indoor or outdoor! You’re so blessed with talent! Take good care.
