How to create a wildflower meadow
Wildflower meadow, find out about planting meadows, different grasses, wild flowers and how to sow seeds Meadow mixes are made up of fine grasses and flowers that bloom in their second year. The best sowing times are early Spring, or late Summer ... [... more]
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How to create a wildflower meadow
A meadow rich in wildflowers can make an attractive garden feature, whether you've got rolling acres or only a few metres. Follow our guide. Reduce the fertility of the area by regular mowing for two years, keeping the grass short. Remove all ... [... more]
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Scabiosa 'Burgundy Bonnets'
This beautiful scabious would look as happy in a wildflower meadow as in a manicured border. 'Burgundy Bonnets' is thought to be a form of Scabiosa atropurpurea and was found by chance in a Suffolk garden. Its pincushion flowers vary from dark ... [... more]
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