A wildflower garden or meadow is an easy and low maintenance way to add beauty to an outdoor space. Some people are switching to the wildflower meadow in their backyards instead of a lawn, and these easy to grow flowers are also perfect for edges of property, ditches, or along a driveway. These flowers are pretty to look at and they are an important food source for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators. There has been a dramatic decline in pollinator numbers in recent decades, providing a poison free food source for them is one way to help this problem. Read on to learn how to plant your very own wildflower garden step by step.
Location, Location
First and most important: find a good spot. Wildflowers need at least 6 full hours of sun to grow, making sure the chosen location receives enough sun is paramount. Also, it may need a bit of water to get established so access to water is helpful. From a spectator perspective, this garden will attract insects and birds of all kinds and can be entertaining to watch when in all its glory, so situating it somewhere that allows it to be enjoyed regularly while in bloom is a good idea. The soil is not so much of a concern as other gardening, if it is an area in which weeds have grown wild flowers will most likely grow just fine. One thing to avoid is areas with poor drainage. After a strong rain, check the intended site after one hour. If there is standing water, this is not a suitable location.