I want to start a garden but don't know what flowers to use?

I only have a relatively small space to plant my garden... maybe 9 by 3 ft. I want either an English cottage theme or a Netherlands theme with tulips and such. What flowers would go well with these themes? What flowers could I pair with tulips?

I want to start a garden but don't know what flowers to use?
Pansies for the spring. For the summer, I like geraniums with verbena.
Reply:well, grow some annuals first that is easy for care. for example: those short flowers and easy for care. or get some perennial bulbs like tulips or lily or iris those are easy to plant, easy to grow, and blooms every year! once you get the experence with flowers , then you get some perennial seeds. and start indoor for the best result. then you dont have to plant new flowers every year! hope this helps!
Reply:Flower Garden Care is good web site that has gardening tips.
Reply:It would help to know how much sun the area gets and what zone you are in. You would want to plant tulips to grow in the spring along with daffodils. These bloom for a very short time. When they fade you can plant summer annuals that will give you color for the rest of the summer, depending upon the sun in your garden.
Reply:Go to a library and check out some books on what flowers do well in your area---having not one clue to where you live I can't answer your question. They will also have books on design and planting etc. Good luck.