Wildflowers add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden and promote local biodiversity. While some are edible, a variety of wildflowers are harmful and toxic to humans and animals when eaten or touched. Some variants are mild irritants, while some can be deadly to anyone who comes into contact with … Read more

Many wildflowers are fragile and will wilt and die if they are picked. Others are poisonous and should not be touched or eaten. There are few legal limitations to picking wildflowers in many areas. However, ethically and morally, you should not pick wildflowers because of the environmental ramifications.  Extinction of … Read more

Wildflower meadows are colorful, vibrant and full of life. Birds, bees and butterflies love an established wildflower garden and enjoy the nectar from flowers. Birds will also feed on small insects in the meadow and fallen seeds. There are many advantages and a few drawbacks to establishing a wildflower meadow. … Read more

It is easy to grow wildflowers along garden borders. Pick the right location, the best plants that suit your growing conditions and also which ones you think will look best in your garden. Use the available space on your borders to ensure your wildflowers remain within the allocated area. To … Read more

Wildflowers can grow under different light conditions. Choose the correct wildflowers to plant under trees in your garden. Ideally, wildflowers that require shade will thrive along hedges or if you have towering plants on your lawn. Shade-tolerant wildflowers will grow well in damp soils and spread at different times. 1. … Read more

Annual wildflowers begin to bloom 2-3 months after they sprout. Perennials will establish foliage in the first season and then bloom in their second season. The type of wildflower species you plant is a major determinant of when they will bloom.  Annuals They are easy to grow wildflowers as long … Read more

Wildflowers typically grow upright under the right conditions. Common reasons for wildflowers falling over are over-fertilization of the soil, large blooms, heavy rains or over-watering, hail, or strong wind. Wildflowers grow well in poor-quality soils without too much moisture. Wildflowers will also fall over because their stems are too weak … Read more

Wildflowers are self-perpetuating meaning they will spread and reseed themselves. Most wildflower species reseed each year, and you only have to water and weed to ensure optimum growing conditions. Their seeds could be spread by wind or animals and grow further from the mother plant. Native wildflowers, natural to their … Read more

1. Choose your mower Use a strimmer or hand scythe to cut a small meadow. A scythe is very kind to nature but is labor intensive since it is done by hand. A powered garden strimmer is faster than a scythe, but you still need to pick up the clippings. … Read more