There are wildflowers that love sun, and some that love shade.
You don’t need a large meadow to plant a wildflower garden any space will do.
Wildflowers, true to their name, can be somewhat resistant to being cultivated, however.
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But once established, a wildflower garden will usually replenish itself year after year.
Here are 15 of our favorite wildflower garden ideas.
But for a wilder look, why not let Mother Nature do the planning?
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Their vivid blue flowers also sometimes come in shades of white or pale pink.
To control spread, snip off the stems before the seeds dry and disperse in summer.
Including a mix of various wild grasses, this meadow also attracts many beneficial pollinators.
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A treat for the eyes, and for the pollinators!
It spreads via rhizome and also reseeds freely in gardens.
It’s drought-tolerant, so it does very well in xeriscape and desert gardens.
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Create a Natural Orchard
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Orchards are becoming more common with home gardeners.
Letting wildflowers and grasses grow ensures plenty of pollinators forfruit treeblossoms.
you’re free to mow paths as needed for tree tending.
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Their delicate lacy leaves and wispy flower petals are much like the colorful butterflies they attract.
Its untamed look provides an eclectic mix of textures, shapes, heights and colors.
Mow a circular area in your wildflower meadow and keep it mowed throughout the season.
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They reseed freely and rapidly.
you’re free to also collect the seeds in late summer and scatter them where you wish.
They grow in sandy well-drained soil, and will grow easily even in gravel walkways.
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Wildflowers can really alter the feel of your yard, making it feel almost magical.
The best way to start a wildflower garden is to pick a suitable spot.
Ample sun, well-draining soil, and room to spread is a good start.
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A grassy meadow might need to be tilled a bit to loosen any tightly-compacted roots.
Then plant a variety of seeds appropriate to your growing zone and see what takes.
Sprinkle them lightly, leaving some space for them to grow.
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Wildflower gardens are much easier to maintain than traditional flower gardens.
No fertilizer or special soil amendments are needed.
Most wildflowers are drought tolerant but be sure to water a bit during a drought to keep blooms going.
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