Garden Planning

Once fall hits and the peak of summer production is gone, you might think that flower gardeners like myself take the whole season off. Nay, nay! There are plenty of fun and important things to do during the fall and winter seasons. Cut flower gardeners have plenty to keep them busy during winter. To start,…

When I started my first garden, I planted everything in isolated rows because that’s what I was taught. It wasn’t long before I began to tuck random plants here and there wherever there was room, unknowingly using companion planting to my advantage. This method turned out to be a much better way to maximize space…

You want to use your garden space to grow pretty flowers, but you also want room to grow the herbs you love for cooking. What’s a gardener to do? Plant them together, of course! Mix and match popular culinary herbs with edible and medicinal flowers in the same garden bed for a fragrant, attractive, and…

One of the great joys of gardening is growing a wide variety of flowers. Unfortunately, many gardeners find themselves limited by space. If you’re looking for a way to maximize your flower-growing potential, consider using the square foot gardening method. Flowers can easily be grown with the square foot gardening method, which seeks to maximize…

Don’t let your lack of outdoor space discourage you from gardening – there are plenty of ways to maximize what you have to squeeze in a garden! You can produce a bountiful harvest from even a tiny plot by using creative techniques and planning. There are a number of ways to make the most of…

Gardening is an excellent way for anyone to connect with nature and spend time outside. It can be therapeutic, educational (and even fun!), but most importantly, gardening provides an abundance of fresh, homegrown produce. You can get started with a garden in just about any style that will fit your space and lifestyle. You might…

Designing a flower garden layout can be a daunting task, but you can create a beautiful and functional garden that will provide you with fresh flowers all season long with a few simple tips. When planning your cut flower garden, the first thing to consider is how much sun and shade your garden will get…

Did you know that you can grow cut flowers in raised beds? That means that even if you don’t have the best soil or the best outdoor space for starting an in-ground garden, you can still grow cut flowers at home. They’re a great way to add color, dimension, and beauty to your yard, especially…

You might be thinking about starting a cut flower garden because you want a beautiful yard that will provide you with flowers to make bouquets during the growing season. Or maybe you want to try gardening for the first time and love the smell and sight of fresh flowers, so why not bring those together?…

If you’ve ever stopped yourself from planting a cut flower garden because you thought your yard didn’t get enough sun, this is the year to change that. While many cut flowers thrive in full sun, there are a ton that will perform beautifully in part shade, gifting you with beauty in the garden and flowers…

This may be the year you decide to grow your own cut flower garden after having seen Instagram feeds full of rows of beautiful flowers and mason jar bouquets. Or maybe you’ve heard about the flower farming trend and the revival of local flowers in the US. Whatever it is that has got you thinking…

If you are digging into your very first flower garden this year, your first step will be to figure out just how much space you need to have to start growing. Chances are, it’s less than you think. On average, a 4×4 garden bed provides plenty of space for a cut flower garden. An area…