You can maximize the impact of your cosmos by cutting them back at various stages during the season. I pinch young cosmos once they’re about 8 inches high to boost flower production for optimal ...

How can I ensure the longest possible vase life for cut flowers? Cutting during optimal times, using clean, sharp tools to ...

Selective cutting back in autumn can retain the dried, bleached flowerheads of plants, while removing material showing signs of decay or fungal growth. Examples include: such as Eryngium (sea holly), ...

Flowers for cutting can be grown in any space ... There’s a small greenhouse for nurturing seeds and a shed for tools. There’s even a little studio space carved out in which to photograph beautiful ...

However, all is not lost, as some perennials can be trimmed in August to encourage one last flush of late flowers to enjoy. Whether or not cutting back this month means fall flowers will depend on ...