5 Simple Flower Garden Layouts for Beginners

Do you want to grow a cut flower garden this year? Flowers to enjoy, watch grow, and share with your friends and family? Have no fear, these cut flower garden layout plans are here! I have made up five different layouts for your cut flower garden this year. These plans are great for any new gardener and will make the planning a breeze. All you have to do is plant, watch grow, and enjoy the flowers this year. I separated them into different themes, so you can choose which one you like best and fits your needs. You can do it! I believe in you, and know that you will have so much happiness from growing flowers.

Raised Garden Bed Garden Layout

This is a great cutting garden if you have a little more space and want flowers all summer long. This garden is FULL of flowers and you will just have to decide what color combinations you like best. Pick flower colors combinations that go well together, but you really can’t go wrong. Flowers are already beautiful, so it is hard to mess up!

Flowers in this Garden-
Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Dahlias
Zinnias 
Dahlias
Sunflowers 

For full details of why I think these are the best flowers, and varieties that I like and suggest, go to this blog post HERE.

Sunflower Garden Layout

Are you a fellow sunflower lover? How about growing a whole cut flower garden just for sunflowers! Enjoy this free sunflower garden layout for a spectacular sunflower garden and bouquets. But first, below are the varieties of sunflowers to make a beautiful sunflower bouquet.

Sunflowers Varieties

ProCut White Lite- These sunflowers have a yellow center and light yellowish cream petals. 

Drop Dead Red Sunflowers- A mix of reds and orange sunflowers that I planted last year. I got the variety from botanical interest, and I highly suggest this mix. I planted the seeds in mid June and got the most beautiful fall colored sunflower arrangement. It was spectacular!

Goldy Double Sunflowers- These are a new hit to the flower world. The large sunflower heads and hundreds of petals, makes the sunflower look “fluffy”. It is definitely a show stopper.

Chocolate Sunflower- A dark burgundy sunflower makes a beautiful contrast with the yellow sunflowers that really brings this whole arrangement together. 

Gold Rush- This classic sunflower is prolific and beautiful, also the perfect size for arrangements and vases.

Big Smile- Another classic looking sunflower. This slightly larger sunflower will give your bouquet interest and dimensions.

For a more details on how to grow sunflowers from seeds click here

Lazy Girl Cut Flower Garden

If you love the idea of having beautiful flowers on your table but don’t love the idea of spending hours in the garden, a lazy girl cut flower garden is exactly what you need. Growing your own bouquets doesn’t have to mean complicated planting plans, daily maintenance, or perfect rows. With the right easy-to-grow flowers and a few simple strategies, you can plant once, do very little, and still enjoy armfuls of beautiful blooms all season long. This garden layout will show you how to grow low-effort cut flowers that work for busy schedules, beginner gardeners, and anyone who prefers a “plant it and let it grow” approach. Although most of these flowers are annuals I pick flowers that reseed very easily. Although it will look different every year, you will likely never have to replant this garden layout ever again!

Drought Tolerant Flower Garden Layout

If you live in a dry climate like me, a drought-tolerant cut flower garden is a responsible and low maintenance solution. The flowers I chose for this garden thrive with very little water once established, making them perfect for gardeners who want stunning bouquets without constant watering. These flowers also have hundreds of different varieties making these common flowers look spectacular. With the right flowers, even a hot, dry garden space can produce armfuls of blooms all season long.

Dried Flower Garden Layout

If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own garden flowers in your home even on the cold winter days? Let me introduce you to growing your own dried flowers. A well-planned garden layout can make all the difference—not just in how your space looks, but in how productive and easy it is to maintain. In this guide, I’m sharing a free dried flower garden layout designed to help you grow beautiful, long-lasting blooms with minimal stress. Whether you’re working with a small backyard or a dedicated cutting garden, this simple plan will help you maximize your space and enjoy a steady supply of flowers perfect for drying and arranging all year long.

Conclusion

I hope you found a garden layout perfect for your gardening style. Please share your results with me, I would love to see them! Happy growing!

As Always,

Grow Flowers to Heal Your Soul

Beth