I want an English Garden, I love roses and flowers, any way I could do it on my own??

I haven't had much luck so far, my flowers gro crazy and grow every which way? I have a big old house and yard, how much do landscapers charge?

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1Sure you can create your own English Garden. The fun is in experimenting with different flowers & seeing what "takes." An English Garden is really a work in progress, & should be an exciting adventure. Start with easy, care-free plants like Day Lilies & Black Eyed Susans for sunny spots & Bleeding Hearts for shady areas.
Buying at a discount helps make it easier to experiment. Earlier this year, I found roses at Wal Mart at half price of their sale price (less than $4 each) & they're still blooming. Home Depot has sales on perennials now for $1.99 starters to $3.33 med. Also try growing plants like Forget-me-nots & Columbine that are easily grown from seeds.
Don't be afraid to separate & move plants around. If you think that some are too large for an area, try placing them behind smaller, bushier plants. That could help support them, & make them appear neater. It's all about making a cozy, enjoyable space that expresses your personality. When you finally see your garden coming together...that will be your greatest source of satisfaction...You did it yourself! Just start small & keep adding new finds to the garden. You'll be amazed how it'll grow, literally.

Here's an article on how someone else started her English Garden:
http://cbs2chicago.com/growyourgarden/local_story_231181005.html
I hope you enjoy watching the video & get some ideas from it, too. (I had to click both "Wild English Garden Blooms In Evanston Yard" & "Click to Play video" )

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