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Best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden

Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building | Green design & innovation for a better world·Written by Laura Cowan·about 1 month ago
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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 tend to have long, sturdy stems and big, beautiful blooms, and each variety has its own tips to keep them healthy. It also can be hard to find the right varieties in sustainable versions. So, after a steep learning curve, here is what I have learned about the best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden. Related: Best garden flowers to plant for good luck Spring and fall planted cut flower varieties The first thing to consider when planting a sustainable cut flower garden is when you need to plant and where you will put the plants. Check out your garden at different times of day to check the light. Full sun will help you grow field plants like daisies, sunflowers and yarrow. Peonies and dahlias also love full sun most of the time.…

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