Establishing a cut flower garden is an easy way to beautify ornamental beds, as well as add a bright burst of color to the landscape. Homegrown flower arrangements and bouquets dazzle their recipients with their freshness and longevity. Learning to properly cut and condition garden flowers is important in preventing wilt, extending vase life, and crafting memorable displays. In this article, we will explore how to cut flowers from garden beds in greater detail. Choosing the Right Tools Flower growers use a wide variety of tools to harvest an abundance of colorful flowers from their gardens. Varying by species, characteristics like stem thickness will play a key role in determining which is the best tool to use. While secateurs or small hand-pruners are often ideal for smaller stems, those which are especially robust will require the use of pruners or larger by-pass shears. Specialty floral knives are also an option, […]
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