How to create a wildflower meadow
Transforming a patch of your garden into a vibrant wildflower meadow is an excellent way to support local pollinators and restore lost biodiversity. In the UK, where 97% of natural bee and butterfly habitat has vanished since World War II, creating these havens is more crucial than ever.
Preparing Your Site
Choosing the Right Location
Select an area that receives plenty of sunlight throughout the day. Wildflowers thrive in full sun conditions, which is essential for their growth and blooming.
Clearing the Ground
Before scattering your Beebombs, it's crucial to clear the chosen area of existing vegetation. Wildflowers are slow growers compared to grasses and perennial weeds, making them vulnerable to competition in their early stages
Using Beebombs
When to Scatter
Beebombs can be scattered throughout the year, thanks to their protective clay coating. However, spring and autumn are often considered optimal times for planting.
How to Scatter
Simply throw the Beebombs onto the cleared soil. No gardening skills or traditional sowing techniques are required. One pack of Beebombs covers approximately 21 square feet or 2 square meters.
Caring for Your Wildflower Meadow
Watering
While Beebombs don't need extensive care, ensuring they receive plenty of water is crucial, especially in the early stages. Continue watering until the plants reach about four to six inches in height.
Patience is Key
Don't be discouraged if you don't see immediate results. Around 20% of the flowers will bloom in the first year, with biennials and perennials in the mix starting to blossom in the second year
Potential Challenges
Competition from Other Plants
Be vigilant about removing fast-growing grasses and perennial weeds that might outcompete your wildflowers, especially during the critical early stages of growth.
Shade
Avoid planting in shaded areas, as most wildflowers require full sun to thrive.Creating a wildflower meadow with Beebombs is a simple yet effective way to contribute to the UK's biodiversity.
By following these guidelines, you'll be well on your way to establishing a beautiful, pollinator-friendly space in your garden. Remember, your efforts are not just creating a visually appealing area, but also providing vital habitat for our struggling bee and butterfly populations.
1 pack of handmade, native wildflower Beebombs. 1000s of seeds from 18 native wildflower species, mixed with local protective clay and sifted, nurturing top soil. 1 pack provides coverage for roughly 21 sq ft / 2m² of wildflower meadow.
NOW WITH INCREASED ANNUALS - Beebombs are a mix of annuals and perennial species, providing natural and diverse habitat. As requested by many of you, we have increased the volume of annual seed - giving you more poppies, cornflower, marigolds etc - to ensure a beautiful patch that also supports our pollinators!
Using seedballs protects the seeds from predators and provides a nurturing environment for the seeds to germinate from, making it easier for you to create the wildflower habitat Britain needs.
We use no plastic in our packaging or process and make your Beebombs in a sustainable way on a farm in Parley, Dorset.
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