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Creating a Wildflower Meadow (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
Creating a Wildflower Meadow - Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Author:Henry W. Art Whether your backyard is the size of a 'postage stamp' or the 'back 40' wildflowers can enhance its beauty and add to your enjoyment. This bulletin describes how to grow meadow wildflowers that like plenty of sun and can fill either large or small yards with a seasonal procession of colors. You may desire to convert a portion of the lawn to a be... more »autiful natural landscape. Wildflower meadows cost less than lawns to maintain, and consume much less water, gasoline, fertilizer, and time. You may wish to introduce some native species into existing gardens to supplement your existing bedding and border plants. In either case, wildflowers can be established with modest investments of time in planning, preparation, properly selected seeds and patience. If you so desire, this bulletin will help you attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden and plant wildflowers that make excellent cut flowers.« less