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Top Perennial Plants For Wildflower Meadows
After seeding and tending wildflower meadows for over 20 years, we’ve learned a lot. Most of our work has been done in Vermont, which means we had to deal with Zone 4 weather, but by working with wildgardeners from all over North America, we also learned which plants do best in various areas. |
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Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions
This is our "Bible" for anyone planting wildflowers in any region, any season. It's in plain English, and based on our work with millions of wildflower gardeners all over No. America for over 25 yrs. |
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How Much Seed Do I Need?
Here's simple, clear info on coverage. How to quickly estimate your area's size in sq. ft, and how to choose seed for a "meadow look" planting or one of solid wildflowers. |
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FAQs About Wildflowers and Wildflower Meadows
There are about 10 questions any new wild gardener always asks--here are simple clear answers, from bloom time to mowing. "When will I see bloom?", "How do I tell the weeds from the wildflowers?" It's all here. |
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What's In Bloom Today
After your seed is planted, you'll have these questions. Here are the answers. For questions like "What's that blue one?" "When will the poppies bloom?" "How about the perennials?" All the answers are here, in simple plain talk. |
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How To Use The Wild Annuals
Don't be a "Perennials Only" snob! Many experienced gardeners miss a big thrill by ignoring the wild annuals. In Wildflower Meadows, they're important to a meadow's success. |
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Why Many Experts Feel Fall Planting Is Best
Even though spring will always be the No. 1 season to plant, fall planting has definite advantages. After all, when you think about it, nature plants wildflowers in the fall! You have your choice. |
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Roses As Wildflowers
After you've enjoyed a wildflower garden for awhile, it always comes to mind: What about Wild Roses? Here are the facts, and how to incorporate them, some of the world's most beautiful wildflowers. |
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Map of USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
You need to know your "Hardiness Zone". Also, within zones, there are warm and cold spots that change your results. A hollow is colder, near the house is warmer. |
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Woodland Wildflowers
Flowers in the shade? Here's how we created our woodland garden, and tips for yours. A success story with some of North America's most treasured native wildflowers and ferns. |
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