Wildflowers are beautiful plants that come in an array of colors, shapes and textures. Wildflowers do require a lot of care and maintenance, but they can make the difference between a bland flower bed or a spectacular display of colors and shapes. If you’re growing wildflowers in your flower garden and want them to flower, there are several tips and tricks to help you get started with your project. And when it comes to wildflowers, wildflower planting is a lot easier than most people think!

How to Create a Wildflower Meadow in Your Garden One way to get started is by purchasing or planting a few wildflowers that are going to flower in the spring. This includes honeysuckle, daffodils, and any kind of shrub or plant that can bear flowers in the spring. Yes, they will definitely need some time to get established before you plant them in your flower garden, but this is a great way to get started. A meadow, if you will.

Another way to get started is by planting perennials that are known for their hardiness. The best ones to consider are those that grow best in poor soil conditions, such as clay soils, sandy soils, and rocky soil. Some of the plants that fit into this category include Columbines, Sedum Nutgrass, Lobelia, Blue Jazz, Spring Beauty, and Carolina Spring Beauty.

The next step is planting seeds. However, before planting seeds, be sure to prepare the soil. This means mowing the lawn just before you plant. Use sharp scissor blades to mow, especially after the rain. A constant stream of razor-sharp blades mowing the lawn ensures that the seed will germinate and sprout to healthy plants within a few weeks.

Planting perennials also allows you to care for them throughout the year. This makes them great for the perennials during the colder months of winter. In addition, planting flowers early in the spring allows them to get the sun they need to flower. However, make sure the flowers reach maturity before the last frost. If they do not, you might have to replant them to find new color in the late fall or early spring.

When mowing your lawn, remember to keep your mower away from the flowering plants. Mow high. This means mowing no more than one-half to one-third of an inch above the seeds level.

Wildflowers are great additions to your yard, but many of us fail to realize that these plants only bloom for a short time each year. Even if you plan on growing and planting perennials throughout the year, it is important to know how to prepare your garden for the dormant seasons. It does not hurt to plant an assortment of perennials to provide shade and habitat for a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Wild flower gardeners often like to mix in annuals, semires, biennials and weed killers to their wild flower meadows. The problem is that many people do not know the best growing conditions for these annuals and biennials. Creating a garden that is best for each season requires some knowledge of what plants will produce best based on the growing conditions of your area. This knowledge can be gained by reading books on planting, visiting online websites that offer seasonal garden information and asking other gardeners with the same objectives as you. Once you have your knowledge of what perennials can do best in your climate zone, you can then experiment with your growing zone to determine the best growing conditions for each plant.

Biennials and semires planted in the right areas will reward you with beautiful blooms throughout the year. However, you must keep in mind that each plant will need different amounts of fertilizer based on the specific blooming period of the plant. In order to achieve a complete success in your wildflower planting efforts, it is important that you have the right amount of fertilizer available to plant your seeds. Fertilizer mixes vary depending on the type of wildflowers being grown.

You will also need to experiment with your soil. Different types of seeds will require different levels of moisture and nutrients. Create a test patch of your soil and add some seeds to determine what they will do in your soil. Then use the information to determine what plants will work best for your climate zone. It might take a little trial and error attempts before you find the proper combination of seeds to start your seeds. Your local garden center can advise you of the best growing conditions in your area.

One very attractive characteristic of the seeds of wildflowers is that many of them will attract beneficial insects as well as other animals. A few examples of these beneficial insects include lady birds, foxes and chipmunks. By creating a meadow and adding some beneficial insects, you will be providing an excellent habitat for many types of birds. You will also have the pleasure of watching them feed and enjoy their company while you are enjoying your garden in the process.