It is said that in North America alone there are more than twenty thousand species of wild flowers, these are the ones that have grown without the intervention of the hand of man. These types of flowers, for the most part, naturally repel insects and have a fairly strong immune system that protects this class of plants from diseases that usually occur in gardens and can thrive without fertilization. Making a garden of wild flowers is a good option, as it will be very beautiful, full of colors and also when the flowers have established, their maintenance will not be exhaustive.
Steps to follow to make a wildflower garden
Materials to make a wildflower garden:
- Of course seeds of the wild flowers that you like the most.
- Rakes
- Garden roller
- Special potting soil
- Toilet
Procedure for making a wildflower garden
Logically, you have to start by making the decision to make a garden with wild flowers, you must choose the place where you will have them and plant them, the choice must be similar to the points where they grow in nature, for example columbines like the shade they find in the trees, on the other hand the springs prefer to grow along the banks or rocky mountains.
You must determine which flowers you want to plant, remember that there is a lot of variety, what is important, when you make this choice, is that they be flowers that exist in your environment, for this you can go to a nature reserve in your locality and so on. Know the variety of wild flowers in your area. You can take a notebook with you so you can write down the names of those that most caught your attention, also see which ones can grow well together.
You can also get more information by going to a nursery or the library.
Once you have made the decision of the flowers you want, you must get the seeds, which you can buy online, in a nursery or in a specialized garden store; so that you make sure that they are fertile and can have a correct growth.
The moment you want to start cultivating your wildflower garden, you must start with the preparation of the soil and then continue with the planting of the seeds. With a hoe proceed to remove all the vegetation that is in the place where you want to plant your garden of wild flowers.
Plow or take the rake and go over it to a depth of one inch.
With the hoe mix some special potting soil, this way you will enrich the soil to make your garden of wild flowers. It is important that the soil has nutrients.
The time to plant the seeds of this type of flower should be in the spring, when the frosts have passed. Spread the seeds evenly in one direction, and then do the same in the other direction, to make sure you cover the surface of your garden well.
Put the seeds and with the help of a roller make a pressure, you can also choose to walk lightly on the seeds instead of burying them. When we want to make a wild flower garden, we must bear in mind that the seeds should not be planted too deep as they will not germinate.
Now you must water the seeds, you must be careful not to drown them. When two weeks have passed, the plants may begin to sprout. At that time, you should water occasionally and especially in the summer months.
What to plant for a wildflower garden
This will depend on the taste of each person and the variety of shapes and colors that are desired, in the same way we give you some recommendations that can help you with some plants so that you can make your beautiful garden of wild flowers: grass of San Andrés, tooth of lion, daisies, sunflowers and St. John’s worth. It depends on the place, you can also be inclined to have climbing plants that are those that take over the wall and climb it until it is completely covered.
The Right Place to Plant Your Wildflower Garden
This is an aspect that must be taken into account when locating the garden and even more so when you want to have a wild style through these plants. It is important that you have knowledge about the land that you are going to work, because if it is not well conditioned and fertilized, there is a probability that some species will not be able to grow or flourish. As an example, those plants that are adapted to the tropical climate where they have humidity and freshness and of course there is little drought, could completely invade the garden if their expansion is not controlled, so you must be aware and do the maintenance of the areas of frequent way.
Wildflower Garden Maintenance
A garden of wild flowers will still require maintenance and care, so this type of plant must be provided with soil with nutrients and the light they deserve. You should pay special attention to plants that feel a bit invalidated if they are mixed or placed close enough to other vegetation.
If what you want is to also enliven wildlife, it will not be an easy job, as it will require dedication. Try not to dirty your garden with fungicides or insecticides, since they can deteriorate the plants considerably, in addition, in this case, it is not just about having beautiful flowers, but about promoting the life of birds, squirrels and some insects.
Elements for garden decoration with wild flowers.
If you can locate a lagoon in the center it will be excellent, you can also put some fountains around it, you could also add lights in various parts of the place, which will generate a relaxing and positive effect. You can also cover the walls of your house with rocks to create an environment that is natural.
The shape of the garden will depend on the style you want, it does not matter if it is small or large, you can achieve something beautiful, the important thing is that you keep the purpose of having this style that is freer, look for it to be similar to the tropical jungles and that your plants can grow comfortably and freely, you can add elements such as paths or circles.
Tips
- The columbine flowers are called perennials, that is, they return every year, you can find them in different colors and they will bloom for a good part of the summer.
- Sunflowers are quite popular wildflowers, they should be replanted every year, and these flowers would add height to your garden.
- You can also find different colors in daisies, among which we find gold, yellow, orange and white. It is a hardy flower that should thrive in your wildflower garden.
- Primroses will bloom in early spring, plus they’ll make a great cover for a wildflower garden.
- Wild sage is a good way to make a cover full of violet flowers.
- Black-eyed Susana’s (poet’s eye) are orange, yellow, and black. Its height is medium and they are born again alone.
- Lupines will form a cone full of violet flowers, which will grow back each year if you decide to put them in your wildflower garden.
