Q: Can Wildflowers be grown in grass ?
A: Yes but the success of this technique is limited and depends on the growing conditions and the type of grassland into which the Wildflower seed is being introduced. Generally fine growing meadow grasses are required that do not grow too rapidly or tall. Read more
August sees the first signs of autumn with the first migrant birds departing our shores. One of the first and more obvious garden birds to leave are swifts and by the middle of the month most birds will have gone, their screaming calls no longer filling the air on warm summer evenings. Read more
Q. Can Wildflowers be grown successfully on allotments ?
A. Yes it is possible to grow wild flowers very successfully on allotments. As well as looking bright and attractive, there are many other benefits to growing wildflowers on allotments. Read more
Q: Is it possible to establish Wildflowers on a River bank?
A: Riverbanks are generally rich in vegetation and often contain a build up of nutrients.
They should be sown or planted in the same way as fertile soils on arable land. An addition problem is the steepness meaning they are usually inaccessible for regular cutting.
We suggest the following guidelines: Read more
Q: When is the best time to plant wildflower bulbs?
A: Wildflower bulbs can be planted in October and November.
Q: When is the best time to plant wildflower plug plants ?
A: Wildflower plug plants will normally develop more successfully when planted between May and September.
Q: When is the best time to sow wildflowers?
A: Wildflower seeds can be sown at any time of year but the best time is generally spring or autumn. Some wild flower seeds such as cowslip and Primrose seeds require prolonged periods of cold to trigger germination, a process known as stratification.
The best time to sow Wildflower Seeds such as these, Read more
Q: Is it possible to buy wildflowers for lawns ?
A: Most garden lawns contain rye grass, a hard wearing species designed to cope with the wear and tear. Unfortunately rye grass isn’t compatible with many wildflowers, so the best approach can often be to remove any existing grass and sow a wildflower and meadow grass mixture without rye grass.
If this is not possible however, there are still a few species of wildflowers that can be grown quite successfully in lawns containing rye grass. Read more
Q: I own an orchard into which I would like to introduce wildflowers. How can this be achieved and which are the best wild flowers for orchards?
A: Each year we receive enquiries from customers hoping to introduce wildflowers into orchards, but not necessarily able to remove the existing grass. Read more
Q: Can I introduce Poppies and other cornfield seeds into an existing Wildflower meadow?
A: Unfortunately most cornfield annuals including Cornflowers and Corn poppies are not able to compete with established grass. To grow a cornfield meadow you will need to create an area of bare soil. Read more