More posts by this author. They are grown without the … So in 2004 I decided that all I could do was to start a mini wildflower meadow in place of my lawn, to try and encourage my neighbours to do likewise. A guide to help you choose the type of grass plugs for your lawn. Delay planting out if the soil is dry and hard, or if it is frozen. To see our full range of Wildflower Products click here Sowing Wildflower Seeds into grass. Now you too can have a lawn … Planting wildflower plugs in a lawn. This all depends on how much time and money you have to invest, as well as the size of your land. To see how my plant plugs are planted take a look at the blog post by clicking here. Wildflower seed mixtures are commonly used for decorative groundcover for landscaping, home lawns, parks and recreation areas. Freephone: 0800 0854399 Email: shop@meadowmania.co.uk. Planting wildflower plugs in a lawn Using wildflower turf For a tiny area, lay wildflower turf over raked and firmed but unfed bare soil. Delivery within 5-7 days Flowering Lawn Wildflower Plant Collection . Our wildflower seed mixtures are mixed specifically to adapt and grow in selected regions. Create beautiful wildflower areas and hel Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions. Learn more Contents of Wildflowers for Bees Plant Collection Wildflower Plug Plants - Contents of Summer/Butterfly Meadow Collection. If this is the case, wait until the grass reaches 100mm and cut back to 700mm. Put our experience in natural landscaping solutions to work for you! Find all our wildflower mixes and seed packets. Their products are plant protectors and not pesticides. We would highly recommend creating a wildflower garden, and would highly recommend using Wild Flower Lawns and Meadows. You may have some initial success, but within a couple of years you'll be looking at a lot of ryegrass again. Wildflowers are a beautiful alternative or addition to grasses and native species in ground cover … Buy online, free shipping. Many thanks, Caroline. These wildflower plug plants are suitable for planting into grassland or bare soil in a sunny situation, to produce a ‘garden meadow’. All of our wildflower plug plants are supplied in trays of 50 plants - 40 cubic centimetre standard plugs (minimum order one tray). Our mobile app makes it easy to create wildflower habitats and collect data on pollinator abundance and diversity. Wildflowers are a beautiful alternative or addition to grasses and native species in … Wildflower lawns or areas of flowering lawn weeds can be charming and easy-maintenance once established. Plant plugs are a great alternative to using wild flower seeds if you wish for quick results. Many are fantastic for attracting bees, butterflies and insects; ideal for planting by garden enthusiasts, schools, landscapers, conservationists or community groups. Wildflower plug plants for sale. Description Delivery is within 7 days. Good-Bye Grass, Hello Pollinators. John Chambers is one of the leading authorities on native Advice on choosing a type of grass based on your location, climate and lifestyle. Landlife Wildflowers supply native British wildflower seeds. We are sending plug plant orders out now but they are best planted between September and April. Landlife Wildflowers are expert suppliers of wildflower seeds, plants and bulbs. How to Plant Wildflowers in 6 Simple Steps 1. Our wildflower turf is available online in rolls of 20, or for smaller projects, pop in store to pick up individual rolls. It helps if the lawn is quite poor in the first place, with plenty of ‘weeds’ such as speedwell, clover, self-heal, plantain and bird’s-foot trefoil. Wildflower meadow can be created from scratch by preparing the ground for sowing seeds, or laying turf impregnated with wildflower seed. For larger plots, dot single wildflower turves throughout normal meadow turves. Wildflowers will establish best if planted in the autumn as small plug plants. We grow and supply British native wildflower plug plants online including this mix of species suitable for clay soils. Wildflower lawns are more than just flowers. Wild flower plugs can be planted from late September through to April.You would aim to plant 5 to 7 plugs per square metre. Create beautiful wildflower Includes maps and grass type charts. Always water plants after planting them. 3. There are 0 items in your basket . Wildflower meadows are an alternative to lawns and borders, and can provide a display for many months. Mix the Wildflower seeds with Being in Kent, I’m waiting for the drought to end!!! Home; About us; Advice; Free Seed Catalogue; Customers' Meadows; Log In; Freephone: 0800 0854399 Email: shop@meadowmania.co.uk. 3 Plants @ £9 6 Plants @ £16 12 Plants @ £28 Angelica, Wild Angelica sylvestris Tall, native perennial with … Buy. These trays of 104 6cm plug plants are perfect for creating small areas of wildflower lawn. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Mature plants Mature and of flowering age; these are robust wild flower plants much bigger than plugs. They provide a fantastic low maintenance and wildlife friendly alternative to the "traditional" lawn. You can easily make your own plugs by sowing seed in trays. Wildflower lawns: Add stunning splashes of colour to an area of the garden that is usually only green at best, and patchy brown at the very worst Are interesting and varied with their unpredictable combinations of flowers Wildflower Plants. I can contract grow larger bespoke wild flower plant orders for customers. A: Most garden lawns contain rye grass, a hard wearing species designed to cope with the wear and tear. Many thanks, Caroline For the quickest results, lay wildflower turf. We have a range of grass seed for horses. Wildflower plug plant selection for lawns "Flowery meads" were an important component of medieval gardens and are now enjoying a comeback. But the word simply means a plant you don’t want on your land. Save money, save time, save the environment. Plant plugs directly into your lawn after your autumn or spring cut. For planting in long grass situations I recommend you use my mature plants collections which are in 9cm pots, click here to view these. I’ve already potted them on waiting for the right time to plant them into my meadow area. Use a trowel or dibber to make holes, push the wildflower plugs into the soil and firm in well. Our selection of buffalo grass plugs and native grass seed mixtures will make most lawn care a thing of the past. John Chambers Flowering Lawn Wildflower Plug Plants, the species in this collection will all tolerate close mowing to a height of about 5cm for the majority of the year, permitting individual choice regarding when mowing is ceased to allow flowering. My … Our wild flower plug plants are growing from UK native seed andare available to buy as individual species or in beautiful collections. You'll also want to water, fertilize, and weed the ground in the months after planting to help the grass plugs grow. Simply remove your existing lawn, or prepare a site for it and lay the new one. For a natural look, arrange these in groups across the lawn and take out a core of soil using a trowel. Q: Is it possible to buy wildflowers for lawns ? Help Us Keep Magento Healthy - Report All Bugs. Flowering lawn wildflower plants - contains a variety of species which can tolerate close mowing down to a height of 5cm. Transplanting meadow wildflowers from pots or plugs directly into your wild lawn is the quickest way to establish wildflowers into your wild lawn and can be bought online as pot plants or as plugs and planted directly into an existing grass lawn. These trays of 104 6cm plug plants are perfect for creating small areas of wildflower lawn. Water your plugs before planting. I planted them scattered around in … I have used the G2 formula on my plant plugs and mature plants and found them effective against slugs and snails; repeat treatment I found beneficial as the plant grows and produces new leaves and also after periods of rain. At High Country Gardens, water-wise, drought-tolerant lawns are a key aspect of sustainable gardening. Note of interest: I found the following company’s unique plant pest deterrent products of particular interest due to their safe ingredients, beneficial side-effects on the plants and non-harmful effects on the target pest. Add to basket. Thank you very much! Our mix does not include meadow grasses as in a traditional hay meadow, but are a Bulb collections Winter Plug planting advice. For a tiny area, lay wildflower turf over raked and firmed but unfed bare soil. Each variety of Meadowmat wildflower meadow turf is a colourful mix of flowering plants and grasses all growing strongly onto our proven matting system. We also supply amenity lawn seed as well as grass seed. I have used the G2 formula on my plant plugs and mature plants and found them effective against slugs and snails; repeat treatment I found beneficial as the plant grows and produces new leaves and also after periods of rain. Author: Graham Marema. I have selected the best and most attractive wild flowers for each situation to provide you with a very long season of flowering with beautiful variations in colour and form. Plant plugs Wild flower plug plants are little plants ready for you to plant out in the ground. Available to buy online at cheap wholesale prices Learn more A Guide to UK Wildflower Species All you need to know about UK native wildflowers - from preferred soil type to lighting conditions, helping you get the best out of your wildflower garden. All the wild flower seed (bar the American meadows) and the wildflower plugs are from native British Low flowering lawn plant plug collection quantity. Colin, Plant approx 50 plugs per square metre. Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how wonderful your plug plants were when they turned up on Friday. That being said, meadow plants are not so demanding as regular green grass, and once they are established they will grow well without any additional soil improvements. You can also plant plugs into bare soil. Wild flower plug plants for sale. Drop a handful of compost into the bottom of the hole to help plugs establish quickly. Also see How to Naturalize Your Grass Lawn with Flowering Bulbs for more ideas. Clay soil plugs - small plug plant species available from our range, for soils that dry out during the summer and retain water during the winter. Put our experience in natural landscaping solutions to work for you! MeadowMania - suppliers of Native British Wildflowers. Huge range available. Wildflower plug plants can be popped straight into an existing lawn. Choose from our huge range of perennial wild flower species to create a beautiful meadow of British native wildflowers. Flowering Lawn Wildflower Plant Collection, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. These carefully chosen 55cc wildflower plug plants are grown from guaranteed British seed, mostly collected by our suppliers themselves. Click here to visit their website. Wild flower plug plants are little plants ready for you to plant out in the ground. Packaging and courier were excellent, they arrived in great shape. Being in Kent, I’m waiting for the drought to end!!! 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