A cut flower garden doesn't have to be anything fancy. You can start by designating one flower bed for growing your favorite perennials and annuals for cutting. Then, if you find that you're using ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

A vase of fresh flowers in our home or office can instantly add some cheer. Unfortunately, most fresh cut flowers don’t last very long, and it can be a big bummer when your flowers start wilting and ...

We all know that a flower, once plucked, only has so long. If you’re looking to increase the vase life of your blooms, knowing how to keep cut flowers fresh, healthy, and flourishing is key. Ideally, ...

Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that ...

There’s something particularly satisfying about walking into your own backyard and snipping enough flowers to fill a vase. And you don’t need an enormous cutting garden—or a standing appointment at ...