How to sow wildflower seed
Wildflowers like poor soil conditions so starving the soil of nutrients will help the seeds to thrive.
Prepare The Ground
- remove top 5-10 cm of soil to reduce soil fertility
- remove existing plants/grass to allow room for wildflowers to grow
- remove stones and debris
- dig the soil & firm it down
- rake over to create a level seedbed
Sowing Wildflower Seeds
- scatter seed by hand or spreader
- sow at 5gm per sq. metre of soil/
- lightly rake to cover seed
- water the area well
Caring For Your Wildflower Area
Wildflowers are really easy to look after, just follow the guide below to keep your patch healthy:
- continue to water after sowing and germination
- keep you area weed free for the first year
- remove any clippings to prevent nutrients returning to the soil
- set mower height high and cut at the end of summer
- never fertilise the areas as wildflowers thrive in poor soil
You can find even more details on “The Grass People” Website
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