Question
I have a space, approx. 21X18 through which a pea grave path will lead to a sunken patio encased in privet hedge. Our home lends to a cottage style garden, and I am looking for a handful of perennials to get it started. I am in zone 6, western PA. The location gets filtered am sun, and full-on baked in the afternoon. Looking for pointers in planting a cottage-style garden.

Answer
Buffy,Here are some helpful links to get you on your way to that dream garden!Just copy and paste in your browser box and click go:

http://www.capecodconnection.com/garden/index.htm

http://www.gardendesigner.com/exp-pla.htm?gclid=CKrp8YbJjYUCFRTDSgodJ2YkGQ


http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/htbg2/flat/module3/principles_of_cottage_planting...

http://ww5.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml;jsessionid=ZIHKKNTAUENO5QFIBQNSAOQ?storyid=/t...

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/southerngarden/Cottagedesign.html

I found the cream of the crop on www.google.com. You may find more with just a few minutes of research.Good luck to you on your dream garden!