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Designing a Cut Flower Garden for Maximum Blooms

By stacy ling

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To design a vibrant cut flower garden that captivates throughout the  growing season, plan a layout that guides the eye gently across the  blooms, offers restful focal points, and inspires a desire to explore  further. Your goal is to create a garden layout that’s visually striking with non-stop action from spring through fall.

Color Theory  Utilize colors effectively by choosing  plants whose bloom colors complement or contrast with each other to  create visual interest and mood. For example, planting purple coneflowers next to yellow black-eyed Susans provides a vibrant contrast that is visually striking.

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Texture and Form Mix different textures and forms to  add depth and interest to your garden. Consider the leaf shape and plant  structure; fine-textured or airy plants like cosmos can soften the look  of coarse-textured plants like sunflowers.

Rhythm and Line Use the lines of your garden beds or  paths to guide the eye through the space. Curved paths and strategically  placed tall plants can create movement and flow in your garden design.

Scale and Proportion Balance your garden by  considering the scale and proportion of the plants. Larger plants can  serve as focal points, while smaller plants fill in the lower layers,  ensuring each plant is visible and contributes to the overall aesthetic.

Focal Points and Views Establish one or more focal points in your garden, such as a large flowering bush, birdhouse, water feature,  or decorative garden bench, to draw and direct attention. Plan views  from your house or seating area to enjoy the garden from various  perspectives.

Accessibility and Functionality Ensure paths are wide  enough for comfortable access and maintenance. Consider the practical  aspects of each part of your garden, ensuring spaces are not only  beautiful but also functional. 

Sustainability Incorporate sustainable practices such as using native plants, which are adapted to your local climate and  often require less water and care. Consider creating a rain garden to  manage runoff and provide moisture for your plants.

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