What type of garden am I wanting to grow?

Factual Questions
1

I thought it was an English garden but I don’t think that’s right.

It will be focused around lavender plants with primroses and sweet peas et al. with morning glory or boston ivy on a fence. I want a forgotten garden look with a stone path leading from the driveway to the fence (no gate) under a layer of dirt and an old fountain.

I’m pretty sure this style has a name and I want to research things like grass or mulch? flower options? spacing? etc.

2

I think you want a Cottage Garden. It’s one of the English styles–others can be large, formal & imposing.

3

25 minutes and the right answer - even to the mention of herbs (I was thinking some sage)

4

Beat me to it. That’s what we have.

5

I think the defining characteristic of cottage gardens is that they are crammed full of stuff. Every available bit of soil is planted. Cracks in stone walls have plants tumbling out of them. Walls and fences have wires or trellis attached for climbers - herbs, fruits and vegetables are placed amongst flowers.