Wildflower garden border ideas

With height, bloom time and color in mind, you can create an enchanting cottage garden with ease. Your hard work will be repaid with a low maintenance masterpiece you can enjoy year after year. Plus your vegetable garden will thank you for all the added pollination it receives from the bees and butterflies that flock to your flowers.

Do you want to have a beautiful wildflower garden? If so, make sure to read these 7 things before you start growing a wildflower garden!

Create a butterfly- and bird-friendly landscape with these garden plans. Each design includes a mix of plants that can provide nectar, seeds, and shelter to wildlife. Add a water source to further enhance the habitat.

Cottage gardens are well known for their wide and generous borders full of attractive, flowering plants. Such broad flower beds require tall plants at the back to provide a backdrop for smaller plants. Here I list 10 tall plants for cottage garden borders

“What is the best way to plant wildflower seeds. I am preparing a spot on a sunny hill, taking the grass and roots out down to the dirt. I know I have to mix the seeds with sand. Are there any other tips on making them thrive? I appreciate the advice. Thank you.” Question from Lexy of Weare, New Hampshire #wildflower #seed #seeds #planting #diy #howto

If we want gardens to look less weedy then we need to stop pampering wild plants and give them what they want -- tough competition and limited resources.

These gorgeous flower bed ideas will give your home major curb appeal. Find inspiring ways to design, plant, and arrange flower beds for stunning results.

Wondering when to plant wildflowers? I wouldn't blame you! Wildflowers are one of the best-known, best-loved flowers around. They have a way about them, simply by just being free and easy. If you want to try to contain them, I've got all the tips you need to grow wildflowers successfully.