8 Simple Tips to Make Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer
Learn how to make cut flowers last longer in the vase by following these tips. Enjoy flower arrangements for weeks with a little extra care.
Grow Cut Flowers
Learn to grow a cut flower garden from seed to vase and everything in between. Discover our favorite easy-to-grow flowers, practical tips for harvesting and arranging, inspiration for seasonal arrangements, and ways to bring more flowers and beauty into your garden and home.
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How to Sheet Mulch Lawns into Thriving New Gardens
Turn lawns into gardens with the sheet mulch method. Sheet mulching is a low-effort technique that layers materials such as cardboard, compost, and mulch on top of existing grass.
Propagating Dahlias with Cuttings in 3 Simple Steps
Learn how to propagate dahlias with cuttings in 3 simple steps. Save money on tubers, multiply rare varieties, and easily grow more flowers for your cut flower garden this season.
Small Cutting Garden Plan for Homegrown Bouquets
Create a gorgeous cut-flower garden and stunning bouquets using my simple cutting garden plan. You’ll also find variety recommendations for 5 different color schemes to customize your garden to your aesthetic.
Ranking My Best and Worst Cut-Flower Arrangements from 2024
Beginner flower arrangements get ranked from worst to best and scored on a scale of 1 to 10.
How to Overwinter Dahlia Tubers to Grow Next Year
Learn how to dig up, clean, and store dahlia tubers safely over winter to grow them again next summer.
How to Divide Dahlia Tubers to Get More Plants
Learn how to divide dahlia clumps into dahlia tubers to propagate your dahlia plants and have more flowers next year.
How Long Do Seeds Last? A Complete Guide to Seed Viability and Storage
Seeds don’t expire the same way food does, but they do lose viability over time, and some types last much longer than others. Learn how long your vegetable, herb, and flower seeds really last, plus how to test and store them so nothing goes to waste.
10 Best Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs for a Beautiful Display
Get the best display of spring blooms in your garden by following these great tips for planting spring bulbs this fall.