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I have just sown your wildflower seed for shady areas in a part of the garden where I will need to walk in order to tend a raised bed - eventually I am planning to either mow a path or perhaps just walk a path in. Can you let me know when it will be alright to walk on the grass - either how long after sowing or at what height/stage of growth of the grass ?
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Question by: Kate Flowers on 15 Sept 2020, 14:16
I would suggest trying to avoid walking on the area until the wildflowers and grasses are established. Any damage early on in their germination may have long term effects and you may not get the growth you hoped for.
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Roisin
Technical Advisor
Many Thanks
Kind Regards,
Roisin
Technical Advisor
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 24 Sept 2020, 14:40
Hi. My front garden gets a little morning sun, and then sun again from 4pm. Would I use the shady wildflower mix? Can I mix a couple of different types?
Will they flower all year round?
Thanks.
Will they flower all year round?
Thanks.
Question by: Dee on 3 Nov 2020, 08:43
Hi Dee
If you plan to sow now wildflowers will bloom from spring through the summer but not all year. If there are grasses within the mix then these will be the first to show and will be around for longer. If your garden has limited access to sunlight even during the summer months then I would recommend the shaded mix. It is a mix of annuals, perennials and grasses that will tolerate and establish in damp and shaded areas.
If you plan to sow now wildflowers will bloom from spring through the summer but not all year. If there are grasses within the mix then these will be the first to show and will be around for longer. If your garden has limited access to sunlight even during the summer months then I would recommend the shaded mix. It is a mix of annuals, perennials and grasses that will tolerate and establish in damp and shaded areas.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 3 Nov 2020, 10:06
Can I still sow the wildflower mix for a shaded area I bought from you
Question by: Ken Nicholson on 10 Nov 2020, 20:54
Hi Ken
Whilst autumn is still a great to time to sow wildflowers you shouldn't expect to see much in the way of flowers until the spring. However if there are grass varieties within the mix and temperatures are right for germination you could expect to see this first. These temperatures need to be consistent for 2 weeks. The thing to note with any of our shaded mixes is that they do require warmer temperatures to assist germination and may struggle at this time of year. the good news is that the wildflowers mix will keep until then if stored in a cool dry place.
Whilst autumn is still a great to time to sow wildflowers you shouldn't expect to see much in the way of flowers until the spring. However if there are grass varieties within the mix and temperatures are right for germination you could expect to see this first. These temperatures need to be consistent for 2 weeks. The thing to note with any of our shaded mixes is that they do require warmer temperatures to assist germination and may struggle at this time of year. the good news is that the wildflowers mix will keep until then if stored in a cool dry place.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 11 Nov 2020, 09:35
Hi. My current lawn has been decimated by leatherjackets. Will a wild meadow lawn be more resistant?
Question by: Sara on 9 Mar 2021, 14:03
Hi Sara
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is nothing to say that a meadow is more resistant than a grass. Regular lawn maintenance will help keep the away once treated.
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there is nothing to say that a meadow is more resistant than a grass. Regular lawn maintenance will help keep the away once treated.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 9 Mar 2021, 14:10
Does the meadow become self seeding or do I have to reseed it every so often (Assuming I leave the seed heads to drop).
Thanks
Tom
Thanks
Tom
Question by: Tom on 13 Mar 2021, 16:41
Hi Tom
Whilst meadows are relatively low maintenance they do require some tending to.
Annuals go to seed head each autumn and drop seeds into the soil. They are self-seeding, and almost self-sufficient but unfortunately, their process is not perfect – they need a bit of a helping hand. You can manually assist this process by putting your mower on a high setting or cutting the wildflowers down. Then use a roller (if you’re fancy!) or your wellies to split the seed heads up to allow more seeds to get into the soil. This will result in an annual showing in the following year. This all adds to the low maintenance factor. You can also continue to add to your meadow annually to help maintain it's fullness.
Whilst meadows are relatively low maintenance they do require some tending to.
Annuals go to seed head each autumn and drop seeds into the soil. They are self-seeding, and almost self-sufficient but unfortunately, their process is not perfect – they need a bit of a helping hand. You can manually assist this process by putting your mower on a high setting or cutting the wildflowers down. Then use a roller (if you’re fancy!) or your wellies to split the seed heads up to allow more seeds to get into the soil. This will result in an annual showing in the following year. This all adds to the low maintenance factor. You can also continue to add to your meadow annually to help maintain it's fullness.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 15 Mar 2021, 10:51
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Question by: Eline Hansen on 17 Mar 2021, 12:50
Unfortunately our products are not available outside of the UK and we do not offer international shipping.
I am sorry I could not be of more help on this occasion.
I am sorry I could not be of more help on this occasion.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 17 Mar 2021, 13:04
I have an area of 526 sq metres in a shaded wooded area.
Can you recommend a wild flower mix for this area and a price.
Do you recommend a mix of wild flower and grasses?
Thanks
Stephen Massarella.
Can you recommend a wild flower mix for this area and a price.
Do you recommend a mix of wild flower and grasses?
Thanks
Stephen Massarella.
Question by: Stephen Massarella on 18 Mar 2021, 23:01
This wildflower mix specifically for shaded areas, it consists of annual and perennial wildflowers and grasses that will tolerate damp and shaded areas.
If it is a large area, we would advise a mix containing grasses. Any of the mixes with grass, when sown at the same time, the grass will shoot up first to create a nursery for the wildflowers, the grass will germinate when temperatures are 8-10 degrees or above consistently for two weeks. This stops weeds from taking over and allows the wildflowers to take root.
If it is a large area, we would advise a mix containing grasses. Any of the mixes with grass, when sown at the same time, the grass will shoot up first to create a nursery for the wildflowers, the grass will germinate when temperatures are 8-10 degrees or above consistently for two weeks. This stops weeds from taking over and allows the wildflowers to take root.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 19 Mar 2021, 08:34
Hi, we garden on very heavy clay which is also low in nutrients. We have dug huge amounts of soil improver in (recycled garden waste) and now have lots of worms and other soil insects. I have planted an area with young birch and hazel which are thriving, but I struggle to establish any groundcover in this area, including plants which should thrive in clay soil. Would this seed mix be appropriate, or will it struggle in the clay? Things that do thrive in the garden: roses, euphorbias, sedums, lemon balm and not much else!
Question by: Melanie Clemmey on 23 Mar 2021, 11:36
Hi Melanie
I would recommend our Heavy Clay Soils Wildflowers. This is a mix of wildflower species that have deep rooting properties and penetrate heavy clay soils and are also drought tolerant, making them ideal for such areas. This is a mix of annuals, perennials and grasses.
Feel free to send some pictures of the area you wish to seed to our email [email protected] and we can take a closer look and see if there is anything else we can advise that might help.
I would recommend our Heavy Clay Soils Wildflowers. This is a mix of wildflower species that have deep rooting properties and penetrate heavy clay soils and are also drought tolerant, making them ideal for such areas. This is a mix of annuals, perennials and grasses.
Feel free to send some pictures of the area you wish to seed to our email [email protected] and we can take a closer look and see if there is anything else we can advise that might help.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 23 Mar 2021, 12:50
We sowed our shade mix in September last year as advised but because the autumn was so cold germination has been patchy and a fair amount of soil is still bare. Should we reseed the worst parts this spring?
Question by: Chris Algar on 25 Mar 2021, 17:56
Hi Chris
I would hold of on sowing anything just yet as it is still quite early in the Spring. The grasses are likely to have germinated but the wildflowers will take longer to establish so you can expect to see more and more bloom as you go through the season.
I would hold of on sowing anything just yet as it is still quite early in the Spring. The grasses are likely to have germinated but the wildflowers will take longer to establish so you can expect to see more and more bloom as you go through the season.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 26 Mar 2021, 09:46
If I order seed now will it be ok until September or shall I just buy in September
Question by: Loulou on 27 Mar 2021, 08:45
Hi Loulou
I would wait until you are ready to sow.
Our seed is all fresh so will be good for about 12 months, likely 18 in reality but the less time that passes the better.
I would wait until you are ready to sow.
Our seed is all fresh so will be good for about 12 months, likely 18 in reality but the less time that passes the better.
Answer by: Roisin McCann on 29 Mar 2021, 11:53