For thousands of years, fresh cut flowers have been used for decoration and personal expression. Cut flowers have gained universal interest in our everyday life. The ancient Chinese believed that the basic principle for arrangement was to use only 2 to 3 harmonious colours and types. These days, the price of cut flowers is so expensive that many of us have chosen to grow them ourselves. There is nothing like the reward of a fresh, scented bouquet on our table.
Many flowers are better suited for cutting than others and the diversity is surprising.
They are easily grown and cared for. There are annuals, perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses, and ferns, as well as vines, shrubs, and even tree branches available for cutting. The first step in planning a cutting garden is to decide the kind of flowers you want. Because you want these flowers to look good inside as well as outside, colours are very important. But before choosing which flowers to plant, let's look at growing requirements such as soil, light and water.