I Turned Dead Grass and Gravel Into a Lush Flower-Filled Garden—Here's How

Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this video! Elevate your essentials with Quince. Go to https://quince.yt.link/PyGBdVE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #QuincePartner European Linen Wide-Hem Napkins (Set of 12): https://quince.yt.link/VBYGa5G Poldina Pro Rechargeable Table Lamp by Zafferano: https://quince.yt.link/T1fU5sp European Linen Gingham Tablecloth: https://quince.yt.link/p0Ln8en Welcome to my Summer Garden Tour 2026! Today I'm sharing how I designed my dream English garden from scratch—from planning the layout and choosing the best flowers to creating a romantic backyard oasis full of cottage garden charm, raised garden beds, roses, dahlias and all my favorite designer landscaping ideas. Three years ago this space was nothing more than struggling grass and a strip of poorly planned pea gravel. Today it's become the lush, romantic garden I've dreamed about for years, and in this video I'm taking you behind every decision—from the flowers I grow every season to the design principles that transformed it into my favorite place to spend a summer evening. If you've ever wondered how to create a beautiful backyard garden that feels abundant and full of flowers, this video is packed with the design ideas, plants, and planning tips that completely transformed my outdoor space. In this video you'll see: 🌿 My complete Summer Garden Tour 2026 🌸 How I designed an English garden feel in Zone 7 🌿 The flowers I plant year after year for maximum beauty 🌸 Raised cedar garden beds and why I love them 🌿 How I created an enclosed garden oasis while blending into the surrounding woods 🌸 Climbing vines, romantic groundcovers, and layered planting ideas 🌿 My favorite flowers including dahlias, zinnias, hydrangeas, English roses, foxgloves, delphiniums, Shasta daisies, echinacea, clematis, and Verbena bonariensis 🌸 My covered patio, entertaining space, outdoor fireplace, grilling area, and easy summer table styling 🌿 My rose and dahlia garden and what I'm learning each growing season 🌸 The one question I believe everyone should ask before designing a garden Whether you're starting with a blank backyard, dreaming of a cottage garden, planning raised beds, or simply looking for beautiful landscaping inspiration, I hope this tour gives you ideas you can bring into your own outdoor space. 🌷❤️ Get my FREE Garden Guide Here! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.... ✨ Join The Design Fix HERE 😊 https://ashleychildershome.com/the-de... Take the Design Style Quiz HERE! 👉 https://ashleychilders.outgrow.us/ash... Get the FREE Ultimate Decorating Answer Guide HERE 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.... Grab the Designer Styling Guide HERE! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.... 💕 Join my NEW Design Masterclass HERE! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.com/interi... Check out the FREE Paint Guide HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.com/paint-... Check out our FREE Dream Home Project Checklist HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.... Check out our FREE Lighting Guide HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.... LIKE THIS VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY DESIGN GOODNESS! =================================== Video Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Garden! 01:15 Planning the Garden 01:56 Garden Structures 02:55 Perimeter Plants 03:51 Limelight Hydrangeas 04:18 Raised Garden Beds 05:12 Dahlia Flower Bed 05:35 Garden Roses Bed 06:35 Peonies and Endless Summer Hydrangeas 07:57 The Covered Patio 08:48 Container Planting 09:11 Climbing Vines and Roses 10:56 The Garden Kitchen and Entertaining Space 11:14 Setting an Easy Summer Table 12:49 The Shady Garden 13:21 Zinnias, Cosmos and More Dahlias 13:41 Limelights, Echinacea and Daisys 14:03 Viburnum & Lacecap Hydrangeas 14:49 Garden Shade Shifts Each Year 15:14 Oakleaf Hydrangeas 15:47 A Garden Table & Shade Containers 16:28 Now Let's Plan YOUR Garden! ✨ SHOP the Collection: Designed by Ashley ✨ https://ashleychilders.com/ ✨ SHOP Ashley's Amazon Favorites! ✨ https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleychi... ✨ Get Inspiration and Designer Tips on the Blog! ✨ https://ashleychildershome.com/ ==================================== Connect with us! ❤️ ==================================== Instagram:   / ashleychildershome   Instagram:   / ashleychildershome   Pinterest:   / _saved   YouTube:    / @ashleychilders   Shop: https://ashleychilders.com/ Blog: https://ashleychildershome.com/ Music: Epidemic Music Work with us: [email protected]