How To Plant A Wildflower Meadow Part II

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In the second part of our planting video, Mike "The Seed Man" Lizotte gives instructions on how to install your own wildflower meadow. He gives tips on choosing the right seed, preparing the land, sowing the seed, and aftercare.

[@scatterbrainart]

Looking forward to doing this with our front yard. We've spent over $300 this year for professional lawn care and regardless, our lawn was half-destroyed by the dry conditions this summer. To hell with lawns. Iowa native wildflowers from now on!

[@gogreenlocally]

I think it is great to note how incredibly important it is to plant these types of flowers now to support our pollinators like bees and butterflies that are in danger of extinction. This and planting these close to vegetable gardens can help support beneficial bugs that will help support and protect our food crops.

[@rickwalker5203]

The seeds I purchased from American Meadows is fantastic, I planted a mini meadow and after sowing, had a little bit left and tossed it on a bald spot in the lawn, and the area is covered with wild flower seedlings, this is high quality seed, well worth the price.

[@americanmeadows]

Thanks for the kind words Rick! Happy growing!

[@scrub_lord]

and the website has flower seeds native to each region of the US!!!!! Awesome! Cant wait to get my own land and plant these

[@MikeH_PR]

Thanks for these 2 videos. Exactly what I needed to understand. If I wasn't in Europe I'd certainly buy American Meadows seeds :)

[@wk4240]

Great Video. Going over a sown area with a roller is not required when sowing just prior to a good rain. 👍 😊

[@gogreenlocally]

I think this is a good video except for the end. The only part that was not explained well was, why to mow at the end of the season. I went to your website and it did explain that the reason to mow was to keep tree saplings from taking over areas that are planted close to tree lines.

[@hellsbellez]

Wow, I got a little confused at the end of the FAQ's in the video about mowing, but you just clarified actually what I didn't understand. I have an area I really planted good this year under a Blue Spruce and noticed a lot of saplings popping up. Now it's clear to me what the mowing instructions prevent! But your comment made me visualize what confused me, hehe! Thanks to both you and American Meadows for helping me get ready for the coming 1st frost here in Denver, excited to get my seeds in the ground before winter this year! 🏵️🌾🌻🍄🍂🐝 🦋 🪺

[@ratpatrolxxx]

Got my seed from you guys a few days ago and today I'm ready to plant. I decided to check out youtube for some tips and by sure luck I came upon your video. Thanks for the advice and wish me luck!!!

[@SunnySlopeHomestead]

How’s the areas you planted now .

[@azaz2023azaz]

Just bought a pound of seed, 3 types, nice lady on the phone was very helpful.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

If you really want the advantage of wildflowers, make sure they are native to your area. Natives are already specialized to your land. Too many of the "wildflower" seed mixes are full of species that are not even from the same continent where the mix is sold!

[@dumplingsfordays2980]

I accidentally bought one but at least it's mostly made up of us natives

[@HoveyFarms]

Good video thank you

[@heatherwolf6461]

Great Videos! Thanks for posting! :)

[@hellsbellez]

😍🦋🐝🏆🌱 thank YOU for this vital information!

[@americanmeadows]

You're welcome! You can also see our planting guide for details about planting wildflowers in fall: www.americanmeadows.com/fall-planting-wildflower-seeds

[@Blackcreekstudios]

We loved our wildflower meadow last year. I didn’t mow it at the end of the season. I liked how it looked in the winter and the birds liked it as well. I tilled it all in the spring and the lasted again I assume we lost all our perennials doing it this way. Might try the mowing method this year with late fall sending

[@americanmeadows]

Check out our guide for how to add to your established meadow! www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/add-to-established-meadow

[@Blackcreekstudios]

@@americanmeadows Thank you . I appreciate my experience with customer service with your company as well. Very pleased all around .

[@paulhansenofficial]

Will wildflowers spread to the neighbors yard in gaps though the fence?

[@theresawoodlake5769]

I just brought some seeds, wild flowers

[@RebeccaAndFamily]

After the growing season and when the flowers drop their seeds, will annuals grow again the following year? Also what about colder climates, areas that get really cold and have snow? Can you winterize?

[@SunnySlopeHomestead]

Yes the seeds will drop and grow new flowers next spring and seeds will go dorment in the winter

[@hummerklein2567]

If I want to winterover my yard that is only an inch and a half of dirt over gravel. Do I put black plastic down all winter or what . I have 3clumps of ornamental grasses to put in pots . I’m 72 and doing this by my self In a tw. Park in Md. can anyone help.

[@kermitthefrog3632]

So you don't remove the clippings after mowing?

[@whitevoodooman7276]

At the end of the growing season once you have mowed it . Do you re rotivate every year and repeat the same process

[@NoferTrunions]

Thinking about "nuking" a steep unwalkable hillside (50' wide x almost 20' tall) with wild flowers. Currently it is full of 5-leaf ivy, poison ivy and wild grape. I've heard that sowing at first frost in fall, the repeating frost/thaw cycles will get more seeds into the soil. Any thoughts? I DO NOT want to sow crown vetch which AGWAY sells here in SW PA.

[@wk4240]

Sow in late Fall or early Winter, prior to a good rain.

[@greywolf403]

SANDY SOILS ~ WHAT TYPE WOULD YOU SUGGEST OF WILD FLOWERS MIGHT THRIVE IN IT? GREY WOLF

[@edstingray3828]

I'm working 5k feet. I use a Stihl cultivator mm56. After working the ground each direction to help cut up grass. I use my JD lawn tractor to blow cut grass or weed off my ground. So after sowing. I ise cultivator agsin to lightly to settle seeds in the ground. Big question is the JD lawn tractor to heavy to bury seeds.

[@wk4240]

Wild flower seeds require light to germinate. Don't bury them, regardless of the method.

[@bashaver8124]

Is it better to plant in the fall in NE PA? Thank you!

[@bonniebradley429]

Ask your cooperative extension, usually through county or state.

[@anticorncob6]

I don't know if you reply to comments or not but 1) My dad told me to not step on the seeds or do anything to press them because I might get seeds stuck on my shoes and then they won't grow. Does he have a good point or should I still do it? I just planted them today and the soil is a little muddy. Will the rain press it down? 2) Is it a good idea to cut the flower heads off with a trimmer in late fall rather than mowing it?

[@Cappyrising]

What is the answer to this question please? I don't have a roller. Is it really necessary and if so, what do I use instead please?

[@AquaLady153]

@@Cappyrising I used a piece of wood like a 2x4, tied it with string and pulled along

[@francostacy7675]

I did not understand your comment about after the growing season and mowing. What did you mean about a meadow being next to a wooded area and if you do NOT mow it increases your chances of succession?

[@TheOriginalCheezWiz]

They say that if you do not keep the tree line mowed, the trees will expand into your meadow.

[@wk4240]

Mowing is counter productive in a meadow - nature knows nothing about lawn mowers. 😊

[@noneewong1751]

What's zone? To plant that seed.

[@searchingshropshire]

What happens if the grass grows under the flowers?

[@hendrikhekstra6634]

Nothing, those are wild flowers and are used to grow between grass

[@splitshot71]

If i wanted to watch a commercial id turn on the tv.

[@buttercupnli]

When to plant? Late winter , early spring ? Thank you.

[@wk4240]

Mid, Late Fall, or Early Winter. Just prior to a good rain.

[@americanmeadows]

You can plant in spring or fall - check out our planting guide to help find the right time for your planting! www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflowers/how-to/wildflower-seed-planting-instructions

[@leviledbetter]

Ohh it's a sales thing.

[@johnhernandez3134]

yep

[@solarroofing8072]

Best to just remove the entire sod layer!

[@tfrantastic]

Why not show what it looks like after?

[@americanmeadows]

You can see some great pictures of what this seed mix looks like on our site! There are some customer review images of this mix come to life in meadows: www.americanmeadows.com/wildflower-seeds/wildflower-mix/northeast-wildflower-seed-mix

[@wolford171]

Do you seriously "lab test" each one of those little seeds? Sounds alike some bs but the % of seed seems like a better angle.If I get a bulk bag from you, is that better that a bulk bag from somebody else with sand mixed in? Elaborate

[@americanmeadows]

Our seeds are 100% pure seed - no fillers added! Batches of our seeds are tested for germination rates - and they're guaranteed to grow!

[@IsaacNewton1966]

Complains about filler, and then dumps a bunch of sand is his "pure seed". LFMAO! Filler helps to easily spread the seed more evenly. Sometimes filler is good!

[@TheOriginalCheezWiz]

When you buy seeds by the pound, why would you want to pay for filler when a bag of sand is cheap?

[@JBtheExplorer]

I don't see anywhere on the bag saying 100% native. That's shameful.

[@cobiebentley9277]

JBtheExplorer they make bags for each different region of the country so as long as you buy for the area you live in it'll be native. That's why the bag he had said Northeast.

[@krisydoman8492]

You don’t look 100 % native.