Information, guides and advice on growing, caring and managing wildflowers and meadows
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
Need wildflowers that grow fast and will have your field looking lush and brilliant by the end of the season? Here’s a list of fast-growing wildflowers you can plant! 1. Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii) An annual wildflower native to Texas. It produces showy, bright red or pink trumpet-shaped flowers, 1 … 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
You should mow your wildflower meadow in the first year after sowing. Cut the wildflowers to a height of around 2 inches in the first eight weeks of growth and do this after every two months through the first summer. This is important in encouraging the growth of perennials and … Read more
Weeds are plants that grow where they are unwanted. Weeds are more aggressive and invasive than the wildflowers you planted yourself. In most cases, you have to wait until they are fully grown to differentiate between wildflowers and weeds. In the beginning, it can be tough to distinguish between weed … Read more
It’s best to choose a low-maintenance ground cover plant for your lawn if you do not have time for constant weeding, pruning and watering. Groundcover plants spread as they grow, creating a thick foliage mat which is essential in the retention of moisture, weed control and pest management. Here are … Read more
Wildflowers are valuable habitat, nesting sites for birds and provide floral resources for moths, bees and butterflies. You can plant native perennials and grass on a large piece of land and enjoy a succession of flowers and foliage throughout the year. Wildflowers will not require a lot of maintenance once … Read more
You can choose to grow your wildflowers in pots if you have limited space in your garden or if you intend to keep things visually interesting. Wildflowers can add to the aesthetic of your landscape when grown in container pots strategically placed on your lawn. You can place your pots … Read more
You can plant wildflowers in an existing garden with grass cover. You do not have to extensively cultivate the land to plant wildflowers. Wildflowers are valuable to your garden ecosystem as they provide floral resources, and nesting sites and offer protection for hundreds of insect species. They are also great … Read more
