Cut Flowers & Annual Beds
12 topics. Open a card for the full guide, or use the tags at the bottom.
Sunflowers
Sturdy stems, bird-aware harvest timing, and potassium-friendly feeding for big heads.
Zinnias
Airflow to prevent mildew, deadheading for repeat blooms, and cut-and-come-again harvest.
Dahlias
Tuber storage, disbudding choices, and staking for rain-heavy flower loads.
Cosmos Plants
Lean soil for branching, self-sow control, and tall varieties for airy cuts.
Marigolds
Root-knot awareness in heavy soils, pungent oils, and deadheading for color endurance.
Snapdragons
Cool-season starts, rust scouting, and pinch timing for branching stems.
Petunias
Container drainage, heavy feeders, and mid-season cutbacks for flush rebloom.
Pansies
Cold frames for color, heat-aware summer replacement, and deadheading for neat faces.
Chrysanthemums
Pinch schedules for mounds, short-day bloom timing, and dividing every few seasons.
Asters
Late-season mildew airflow, dividing clumps, and pollinator-friendly late nectar.
Calendula
Continuous sowing, edible-petal harvests, and self-sow management in beds.
Sweet Peas
Cool roots, strong trellis, and fragrance-first harvest before heat fades blooms.