Flower gardens are a great way to turn your yard into a relaxing and beautiful retreat. And creating them is not as hard as you might think. This guide leads you through everything you need to know to start a flower garden in your own backyard, even if you’re a beginner gardener. Wh...
The area for awildflower gardenshould just be weeded, raked clear of large rocks or other debris, and tilled to a depth of about 4 inches (10 cm.). Then just broadcast the seeds and water them in. Annuals are fast growing flowers from seed. Most annuals grow well when directly sown ...
Poor, sandy soils and scorching, drought-prone summers are no problem for this resilient genus. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey digs into 31 native yucca species for your xeriscape or rock garden. Flowers How to Plant & Grow a Wildflower Garden from Seed ...
Sign up to be notified when registration opens! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between a meadow garden and a wildflower garden? The terms “meadow garden” and “wildflower garden” are often used interchangeably, but there can be distinct differences. Wildflower gardens may have...
In addition to its value to the ecosystem, this sun-loving wildflower also brings striking vertical form to the ornamental garden, sending up tall spires of vibrant rose-purple blooms during the dog days of summer, when most spring-flowering perennials are past their peak. And like many native...
Once you've discovered how to make your garden more wildlife-friendly look at our related guides on how to make a bee-friendly garden or how to create a wildflower meadow. The ultimate in natural pest control - ladybirds will take care of aphids, greenfly and blackfly (Image credit: Leigh...
at my local farmer’s market, it’s not always the most convenient (or budget-friendly!) way to bring a bunch of flowers into all the rooms of my home. Thankfully, there’s a great solution to get fresh-cut flowers in your home without ever leaving it: start a cut flower garden!
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Opt for nursery transplants to jump-start your garden effectively. There are a few different methods for starting your wildflower meadow. If you are starting with a very small plot, you can useeitherseeds or young plants. If you are converting a large yard, I’d recommend starting from seed...
Go Wild in Your Garden; with Wildflower Seed Sales Soaring, Gardeners Can Learn More about How to Sow Their Own Wildflower Meadows during National Gardening Week. Hannah Stephenson Repor TsByline: Hannah StephensonLiverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)...