One year ago, we sowed wildflower seeds into our young meadow. The results have been fantastic!
In this video, we explore what’s changed since sowing and take a look at the flowers and wildlife we’ve discovered along the way.
Watch the video and read on for more details:
What changed after sowing wildflower seeds?
Sowing wildflower seed last autumn has brought a noticeable change to our small garden meadow:
- The yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) reduced grass growth and helped wildflowers to establish
- Some wildflowers flowered in their first year, while others germinated and put on healthy vegetative growth
- I hope more will germinate next spring
- Other wildflowers that we didn’t sow have taken advantage of the reduced grass growth
- Lots of animals have found a home and food source in our meadow (bees, butterflies, other insects, and birds), enjoying the increased variety of plants
Have you sown wildflowers? Would you give it a go?
I hope this video shows what’s possible when seed sowing builds on a change in lawn management.
I’d love to hear from you in the comments if you:
- Are considering sowing wildflower seeds this autumn/winter/spring – (Are you ready? Any questions or concerns?)
- Sowed wildflowers already – (How did you get on? Did it work well?)
- Enjoyed the video and just want to say hi 😊
Happy wilding!
Joe
