What could be better than a constant rotation of fresh bouquets, with blooms you grew yourself?
Why Start a Cut Flower Garden?
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A lot of work goes into creating a beautiful flower garden.
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An added benefit of a cut flower garden is itattracts pollinators to your yard.
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Flowers can be grown in rows like traditional vegetable gardens, in raised beds,or in containers.
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Be sure it’s possible for you to easily access each different throw in of flower for cutting.
Selecting Plants
Fill your cut flower garden with the flowers you like!
If you’re a sunflower worshipper or lavender lover, plant them.
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Seed packets often indicate these selections with a scissors icon.
Some flower varieties are too short for most vases or won’t last long once they are cut.
Don’t forget to plant some non-blooming plants for their beautiful foliage.
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It is a good idea to group plants by their light, soil, and water needs.
Many gardeners chooseannualsbecause they tend to grow quickly and bloom throughout the season.
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