Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Discover the whimsical world of wildflowers and what it takes to sow them, grow them and love them year on year!

  1. It’s time to sow wildflowers

    It’s time to sow wildflowers

    As the vibrant colours of summer start to fade and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to the captivating beauty of wildflowers. The United Kingdom is blessed with a rich tapestry of native wildflowers, each offering its own unique beauty. Wildflowers will also add a splash of colour to our landscapes and play a vital role in supporting local ecosystems and wildlife. Join us as we explore the significance of UK wildflowers, their benefits, and why now is a great time to sow the seeds of these natural wonders.

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  2. 5 Reasons to grow wildflowers in the garden this summer

    5 Reasons to grow wildflowers in the garden this summer

    Here at The Grass People, we’re slightly biased in our love for wildflowers, but here are 5 reasons why you should love them too and let your garden grow a bit wild this summer. You may even decide you have space for beautiful, sweet-smelling wildflowers in the garden this summer!

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  3. Sowing Grass Seed in Summer: Can I do it?

    Sowing Grass Seed in Summer: Can I do it?

    So, you’ve been staring / glaring at your neighbours’ lush green lawn for the last few weeks and thought perhaps it’s time to sort the lawn out – once and for all, but can you still sow grass seed in summer?

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  4. Creating a Buzz: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Creating a Buzz: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    In our ever-evolving world, we are all equally responsible for supporting and protecting our pollinators. These little creatures work tirelessly to keep our environment buzzing with life and maintain diversity on our planet. To help everyone get involved, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) curated a detailed list of Plants for Pollinators. We handpicked only the most beneficial wildflowers and meadow grasses from this list when creating our wildflower seed mixes to help you easily provide food for a wide variety of pollinating insects.

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  5. Best wildflowers for bees

    Best wildflowers for bees

    Bees love flowers packed with nectar and pollen for them to collect and bring back to their hive. But did you know bees also have their favourites amongst the meadow of colour and sweet-smelling flowers? Keep reading for helpful tips on choosing the best wildflowers for bees, and ensure they get all they need when they’re out buzzing around, looking for food.

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  6. Bee-autiful: 10 wildflowers bees love

    Bee-autiful: 10 wildflowers bees love

    It is true that bees in need will visit most wildflowers to rest their weary wings and power up on their pollen, but just like us, bees have their favourite flowers and a preference for their very favourite plants. But it’s not just bees being picky – there is a bit of a science to it!

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  7. UK Wildflower Seed

    UK Wildflower Seed

    UK wildflower seed mixes bring beauty, vibrancy and charm to your garden while providing a valuable habitat for bees, birds and other wildlife. For this reason, we carefully selected the seeds in our mixes to ensure they are visually stunning and benefit all the tenants in your garden. We have mixes that offer ornamental displays, mixes that grow in the shade and mixes that bees and pollinators love.

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  8. 5 benefits of sowing wildflowers in autumn

    5 benefits of sowing wildflowers in autumn

    September and October offer great windows to sow wildflower seed in for a number of reasons. Here’s 5 benefits of sowing wildflowers in autumn!

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  9. It's Spring - Here's our Spring Grass Seed UK Essential Guides

    It's Spring - Here's our Spring Grass Seed UK Essential Guides

    Spring has officially sprung! Daffodils are in bloom, the evenings are longer and temperatures are on the up – in most parts of the UK!

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  10. How to make wildflower seed bombs

    How to make wildflower seed bombs

    We know how hard it can be to keep your kids entertained whilst trying to limit their screen time. So, what if there was an activity that was inexpensive and combined fun, learning and the great outdoors?

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