Learn how and when to plant wildflower seeds for a simple and cost-effective method to get started. This guide will explain what wildflowers are, how to grow them, and how to care for them so they ...

TIP: Lots of wildflower seed mixes include yellow rattle seed. Yellow rattle is parasitic to grass, so will stop grass from growing, giving your wildflower meadow a much better chance of establishing.

Keep the seedlings in a location that is appropriate for the type of plant, either sun or shade, but move it gradually to its final location. Table 1 is a handy chart of 10 Common Native Perennials ...

Once everything has flowered, you can cut back the plant growth to around 2.5 centimetres high. The next year, your plants will flower again. Depending on your seed mix, different species may ...

Set aside some lawn, leaving it to grow, and wait to see what arrives. The less pristine the lawn, the more promising it is for wildlife. You can raise the cutters on your mower to make some paths and ...

Rains help germinate seeds and allow roots to grow deep into the soil. This is the time to plant a lovely wildflower border in your garden or set out a wildflower container for your front entry ...

Choose an area of your garden to scatter with wildflower seeds that are native to the UK (your local garden centre or even some supermarkets sell them in packets) – and watch your wildlife haven grow.

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