I later learned homeowners across the country are planting similar patches, known as wildflower meadows, instead of grass. "Wildflower meadow lawns are gaining in popularity as people become more ...

Wildflower meadows are one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. True wildflower meadows are made up of perennial flowers that come back year after year, supporting a huge range of wildlife. Planting ...

A meadow rich in wildflowers can make an attractive garden ... Water and spread leaf mould around each plug to help it grow without competition. Cut the grass at the end of summer after most ...

It's relatively easy to create a mini wildflower meadow, particularly if you start with plant plugs, putting them in the ground in spring. Gardener's World gives guidance on this method. Alternatively ...

If you have a lawn, there are a range of ways you can improve it for wildlife, from simply mowing less frequently to installing a wildflower meadow. Check out our article on how to grow a lawn that's ...

Once established, wildflower meadows help bees, butterflies and other creatures thrive. The planting forms part of a wider, government-funded initiative to improve the condition of meadows and ...