How Long Do Wildflowers Take To Grow?
Wondering how long do wildflowers take to grow? Here are some tips and tricks for getting started with wildflower gardening!
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When is the Best Time to Sow Wildflower Seeds?
Pollination is the process of plant fertilisation. It is a critical ecosystem service that makes possible the productivity of agricultural systems around the world.
However, over the past three decades, the UK has experienced a significant decline in pollinator species.
Establishing pollinator gardens to sow wildflower seeds is a popular way for individuals to attempt to rectify the situation.
If you’re interested in starting a pollinator garden, you'll need to know the best time to sow wildflower seeds.
How to Create a Bee Friendly Garden
You have probably heard that bees are vital to our environment as they pollinate crops and food sources. They are also becoming endangered due to pesticide usage, harmful environmental contaminants and habitat loss. Without bees, our ecosystem is in danger of becoming unbalanced.
If you are looking to help the environment and support bees, read on to learn about the best bee-friendly seeds and plants.
How to Plant Wildflowers: The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners
Have you heard of the lawn to meadow movement? The premise of this movement is to bring back biodiversity to areas where biodiversity has been squashed by the ever-popular grass lawn.
Of course, that's not to say that growing grass is a bad thing. It's just to say that the attention we've given to grass above all other plants may have made it more difficult for bees and other helpful (nay, crucial) pollinators to thrive.
Learning how to plant wildflowers in your own garden can make a huge difference in your community. By reintroducing a variety of pollinator-attracting flowers, you can create something beautiful and impactful.
When is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed in the UK?
Planting grass seed can seem a little like witchcraft to the uninitiated. While turf arrives more or less pre-planted and rolls out as easily as carpet, planting seed requires coaxing vibrant, living grass from bare dirt.
How Often to Water New Grass Seed?
Sowing new grass seeds is an exciting spring activity for avid gardeners, but for beginners who dream of a beautiful green lawn, it can be challenging to get everything right. Here's the complete guide to watering new or growing grass seed.