Does my cut flower bed need fertilizing? Horticulture expert reveals whether feeding is a necessity for bright and abundant blooms

A gardening cutting zinnia blooms in a cut flower garden.

I started a raised cut flower bed in my garden earlier this spring and it's been so exciting to spot new shoots emerge from the soil. As the seedlings get bigger, I've been left wondering if my cut flower bed needs fertilizing, or if the blooms can get by without.

If you're planning a cut flower garden in your yard, you're likely also wanting to find out how best to encourage bigger and brighter blooms. Well, fertilizing can be beneficial for these plants, although it turns out it isn't always necessary.