How to plant a Wildflower Border!

[@trashpanda9615]

I LOVE how in every garden video there’s a cat hanging around

[@MakeItSo1111]

“With two cats in the yard, life used to be so hard,…”

[@theMcWOPPER]

Dogs>>>Cats

[@Viktoria-cm1vz]

So cute how it came walking on the seeds prob to chase the rake

[@JamesFulkerson-e8q]

I know, I have a cat that follows me around the yard and when I am in the garden,dam thing is under my feet 🐾

[@laffilmfest3759]

It's so much fun to watch the bees and butterflies come visit!

[@AmandaHoranGoBookYourself]

I also initially read the first screen as "First pass with a rottweiler"

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

That might work too 😆

[@getoutdoors5529]

I hear they work too lol

[@laninavaille2407]

Me too!!! LOL!!

[@kaylarichards9221]

Saaame here!

[@Bobbynutty]

That's to stop the cat's 💩 in it

[@fazeinhaze2687]

I wish I have that rototiller

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

You could rent one fairly inexpensively or borrow one from a friend!

[@theresawoodlake5769]

I have been watching different gardens, and your garden is beautiful

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@kim99may]

Love that the cats 🐈 are helpful! It is absolutely gorgeous! I sprinkled wildflowers in my wood chips where I took out my grass and they took a year to come up then I let them go to seed. Now every year they come up!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

And it’s exciting every single year! I love that!

[@Harjaapsingh11]

i got a sprout on the third day

[@ru4jonathon]

Beautiful! Im doing a cottage garden in Tennessee. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I’m sure it will be amazing!

[@dominiquebarrette9621]

I love the step by step of your video it is easy and logical -thank you

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you

[@sonyasphere]

I was worried that having a cat on hand to lightly push down seeds after gently covering them with soil was protocol… but FYI, a Yorkshire terrier will also suffice!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Lol. That should work about the same!

[@msdee2905]

I think a wildflower border looks so neat

[@davinaaponte5486]

I’ve recently decided on a wildflower garden in the front of my house. I am so excited to start, I’m watching different videos cause I want to be informed so I don’t fail. I’m excited for the butterflies and bees!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Oh that will be awesome! Good luck!

[@Community56sunshine]

Nice that your cat is helping too ~ !

[@susiehaddock6224]

beautiful...the kitty is a huge help

[@Huppy1234567]

Totally envy this! Can’t get this land in LA!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Wish you had a little spot for wildflowers!

[@JoyStanford-ps7ef]

Beautiful I’m going to plant wild flower seeds shortly here in New Zealand. Loved the tip of using the jar with holes in the lid. I was wondering how I was going to distribute the seeds evenly, thanks for that.

[@mavisedwards]

Such pretty cats. I have a few garden helpers as well. Tried to put a trellis up but Sherlock sat his but right on it like we set it on the ground just for that purpose.

[@AmandaHoranGoBookYourself]

Kitty: " I help."

[@boostjunkieMike]

Beautiful. Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you 😊

[@jollygood4819]

Oh ...so beautiful

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@SailorNeptune1991]

This is so beautiful! Almost nostalgic to me of my childhood with flowers growing along our picket fence in front of our two story farm house. We would get all kinds of bees and butterflies. Going to probably do this again but also want to plant some milkweed, it’s been YEARS since I’ve seen a monarch butterfly; I recently found out that they’re now on the endangered species list. Makes me sad. Have to save our wildlife people. I remember when I was little we would have monarch butterflies by the hundreds! I use to catch them with my butterfly net my mom got me and would be very gentle and let them go, even had a monarch butterfly caterpillar cage where you could take care of them and watch them eat and grow and become beautiful butterflies and I’d set them all free in our flower gardens. 🐝 🦋 🌸

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I love this! I hope these are the memories my own kids have as they grow up ❤️

[@marky26marky]

Iv decided to grow wild flowers around my lawn and was looking for ideas, nice video.. Regards from Scotland

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks!

[@mehalpin]

I put in a wildflower garden last year. Loved it and will repeat in more locations around my property this year. Love it!!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Awesome! Hope they turn out great again!

[@karihafeli]

Came across your video as I research meadows and I noticed your shirt! My hometown!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

No way! My family lived there during our childhood and ended up moving about 30 minutes away. Johanna drove to counsel at Heidelberg for several years and still we h e so many connections there.

[@higherselfabove]

Informative video with a lovely result!

[@Misceletric]

Love how your compost is right by you chicken coop where the chicks can dig around! I have ours the same way!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It works out great

[@kenkersey1479]

The bed looks full and beautiful. Well done!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@ntwynn]

That little guitar diddy at the beginning is a jam!

[@sui11106]

Can't wait to plant some this spring! I'm in Maryland and Its so muddy and Grass-less right now

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It’s muddy here too! Looking forward to warm days and getting out to plant more! Good luck with yours 😀

[@INDAYMJTV]

I like the your plants with different kinds of flowers it looks nice

[@TheSeedsower107]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful wildflower garden ! I have a south west facing perennial flower garden in the front of our home . Every year some die and do not come back. I think instead of continuing to buy replacement plants I will sprinkle in some wild flower seeds . This will more cost effective as well as add more diversity to my garden : )

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

That sounds great!

[@previnmm]

Wildflowers better for wildlife too. Especially useful for veg needing pollinating.

[@botanicaltreasures2408]

Lovely border.

[@nikkilacroix910]

oh my gosh, that is so beautiful!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@bardhansukanya]

So beautiful

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@lindaritchey7188]

Love it! I'm going to plant wil flowers this year

[@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead]

It's really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching! If you have a sunny spot in your yard I would encourage you to give it a try. Once they get established it’s low maintenance and so enjoyable :)

[@dustincmills]

That soil is A+

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It is very good. A bit on the sandy side so we really need to keep things watered, but we are grateful for it!

[@ronaldopazinimarangonijuni5903]

Good idea , im from Brasil and i will try tô do with wildflowers from my country, thanks

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I bet it will be beautiful!

[@Heidi-Beth]

I just love this!!😍

[@lovingsunshine3515]

The colors are so beautiful! But are they perennial? They're all I want to plant in the ground and annuals in pots for the front porch. It saves me money that way.

[@Shisharoo23]

They won't all self seed but many annuals will self seed. Take Marigolds for example, yes there are perennial marigolds but most are annuals and still come up year after year!

[@previnmm]

So beautiful, well worth the effort!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks

[@emmanuelspromisefarm6118]

Nice video thank you for sharing results. Are they still doing well? We are planning to plant some today for our new Bees we got yesterday. Nice job very encouraging.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

They were still looking good last summer! If they need a little boost this spring/summer we will sow some extra seeds in the thin areas and probably fertilize.

[@trust.the.process3023]

Thanks for sharing it is si beautiful i just planted some yesterday hopefully they will come up .

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching! That’s cool you just planted some! Be sure to keep them watered until they come in. It will seem like a bunch of weeds are coming up but the flowers suddenly pop and show up. Then it’s easier to see what needs pulled at that point. Good luck!

[@trust.the.process3023]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse thanks .

[@robertm68]

Question are you able to save seeds from these flowers to plant again? Love the video.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We didn’t attempt to, but you certainly could. They naturally reseeded the second year and came up just as beautifully. The third year we wished we had over seeded some because it wasn’t as plush.

[@mattadams7078]

Great video saw the Heidelberg sweat shirt I went to Tiffin

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Oh wow! Lots of good memories and good friends there. Thanks for watching 😄

[@mattadams7078]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse Tiffin is a good city

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

Could you please tell me which brand rototiller you used? It's all well and good to see reviews on websites, but to see one in action and know it does a good job is more useful, imo. Your border is so pretty....

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I actually borrowed the rototiller and didn't note the brand ☹️ We don't till our garden but rather cultivate the top only so we haven't invested in one. Sorry I am not much help.

[@fazeinhaze2687]

So so pretty❤ It’s a lot of seeds. Wouldn’t the seedlings get too crowded and weak?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Wildflowers thrive when they are heavily planted

[@Dhaz007]

Wow beautiful, how long does it take to germinate and come to this level ?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

It varies depending on the variety but some of ours started poking through the soil in about a week and took a couple of months to be in full bloom

[@mariaska1030]

Thanks for your video. It gave me the inspiration to plant seeds for a wild garden 😊 I looking forward to my beautiful flowers. Love from Ireland ❤️🇮🇪

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Awww yay! I hope yours turn out just as beautiful!

[@caroldurand6803]

can you plant some bulbs that will grow tall in amongst them? Thinking of doing this to the whole of my small garden. :)

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

What a brilliant idea! That would be wonderful.

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks!

[@mimoarikikari]

I wish to see your wildflower border from afar

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

This border was a mix of annuals and perennials, but we are in the midst of winter, so we will do a follow up this summer. I can tell you that it was beautiful and was one of the best things we have done. It was a pleasure to look at!

[@Tourettes0]

LOL i thought your cat was a giant black squirrel for a second… i think it’s time for bed 😅

[@jeremypearson6852]

That seed shaker is a good idea, my only issue comes when you have a variation in seed size. I want to mix a Monarch friendly variety with Black Eyed Susan which are very small. Almost think I’ll need two different shakers. I see your cat was helping tamp down the seeds!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

If you are planting just a couple types of flowers with very different seed sizes I think making a couple different seed shakers would be fine. However, I think this issue is resolved by having a seed mix that has the proper seed portions and holes that allow the largest seeds to pass through. Think of it like salt and pepper. They can have their own shakers for more control, but you can also mix them together in the right ratio in the same shaker. You can experiment by testing your shaker over a sheet of paper until it looks like what you want. Good luck to you 😃

[@sulalinska5992]

What was in that bag? Please do tell the contents, brand, and what it's used for? Thank you

[@judyhernandez3391]

Beautiful!

[@kimwilliams7051]

Good video 👍

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@1870s]

Your kitty was making sure you did a good job with your seeding :) When did you plant them? I did this one year out back but without being able to water regularly they struggled really taking off as thick as I would have hoped. Your's turned out great!

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Yes, LOL, our kitties are always there to “help” us out :) I am pretty sure we planted it sometime in May. I think the secret to our success was watering them on a regular basis until they got established. I am curious to see how they look next spring, if they come up as thick and healthy. We love the poppies! We have never grown them before but they are so cool! BTW Enjoyed your canning video using the one brine to rule them all!

[@lukepghpa1080]

when the wildflowers die, do you need to cut them down, and will they come back the following year??

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

If you get a perennial mix they should reseed and continue to come back each year. I like to go out and make sure some of the seeds hit the soil before the birds get to them all.

[@Hunkeykung]

I was inspired by the documentary biggest little farm and found your vid to help me make a lane of these beautiful wildflowers thank you

[@Hunkeykung]

Did any of the sunflowers come up btw?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

That is such a cool documentary with amazing cinematography! We hope your wildflowers turn out beautifully and inspire others to do the same :)

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We are going to try again this year. A few grew and they were really nice and and loved by the birds!

[@1stAmbientGrl]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse Can you post a link to the bag of seeds that you used? Those flowers are beautiful and I would love to sow some at the end of our driveway.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Search online for Pennington Midwest Garden Wildflower Seed Mixture 24oz bag. We are in the midwest, so it was great for us, but they make other blends for all regions. Good luck!

[@lindahernandez9938]

A good idea and pretty too.

[@brittanyhoover8434]

What is the best time of year to do this? Also, what to do at the end of the season/fall? Is it best to just mow it?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

As soon as you can work the ground in the spring. At the end of the season you can just cut them back or leave the seed heads for the birds in the winter.

[@wolford171]

I like how the cat pretends to care what the human is doing

[@DanaAshlie]

come on ...all cats aren't a - holes. You should keep trying til you get a sweet one like these babies :)

[@carrasco2011sc]

Do they come back every year or I have to go buy more seeds in the following year?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

They come back but over time ours have required some over seeding. And, I apologize…your question was JUST shown on my end and I noticed it was from a while ago!

[@carrasco2011sc]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse Thank you for the reply. No problem better later then never. 😊😉 I started mine 3 weeks ago some are already big now. I just hope we don't get more freezing days.

[@maryburke1351]

All these different apps showing pictures of flower gardens That take years to get to this point yet people are saying oh it doesn't take much to do ITIT does I've been there done that

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

The wildflowers shown here are just in one season of growth!

[@MarieDipiero]

Beautiful. Did these last the entire summer into fall?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

They did!

[@td2926]

They look so beautiful, how long did they take from germination to bloom? Have you considered purchasing a pollinator seed mix from Botanical Interest?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Germination took place at different times as the different flower varieties took off, but it was in full bloom in in 6-8 weeks I’d guess. I am not familiar with Botanical Interest.

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

Cat is like, "Oh, a large outdoor litter box! You shouldn't have!"

[@AyahuascaSage]

Free fertilizer! 🤣

[@JamesFulkerson-e8q]

After you plant your flower seeds lay some small branches on the area and the cats won't dig in it when the plants come out you can remove the branches ( it works )

[@stevequach1869]

Beautiful garden! I planted my wildflowers end of this April and it’s just starting to bloom now. Do you know why yours bloomed so much quicker ? I live in Northern Virginia.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I don’t remember exactly when we planted the seed mixture, but it was fairly early and probably not far off from when you planted in April. This video was created in August so it took 3+ months for the whole process. We did pay special attention to watering this area also. Differences in soil, local weather and seed mix will play a part as well. I will say that our wildflowers bloomed much sooner this year. We have been enjoying them since May! They came back just as strong. We will need to do some selective weeding in a few areas and we plan to plant another 1,000 square feet area and expand into other areas. It is our favorite part of the yard😀

[@stevequach1869]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse Thank you!

[@sujayanarula3913]

So lovely 👌😊

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks!

[@vicsonobusanvlog]

How nice this video idol I like the plant thanks for sharing God bless you I'm here new friend

[@sassyleo7821]

When’s the best time to plant wild flowers?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Spring, but like everything, you just need enough days left before your first frost to finish them. The packets usually tell you how many days until you see color

[@vicsonobusanvlog]

Verry nice viewing

[@artsymamafive5550]

I don’t have a tiller. What do you recommend to do without one?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Depends if you have just soil or if there is grass or plant life. Soil, a landscape rake could loosen up the top enough to plant. You could mix in some good compost if you have it available and just break the surface of the soil open and mix in the compost with a rake. If there is anything growing that will all need to be removed first by either pulling or using cardboard to kill it off. You can check out my other video “From Grass to Garden” to see how to do that successfully. Good luck!

[@artsymamafive5550]

Thank you SO much !!

[@bobmarley6161]

Beautiful

[@Lemsmeems972]

What kind of flowers are the ones in the intro ?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Those are hollyhocks! We love them!

[@sekenacofield3719]

How long did it take for your flowers to start showing? I was really considering this but second guessed myself. But I think I'm going to do it now.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I am going to say around 2-3 weeks (but it felt like forever). You also must have some faith because when things start to sprout you’re not sure if it’s your flowers or just weeds. If you prepared the bed , seeded and watered correctly they will pop! I hope they bloom well for you! They are just a daily joy!

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Beautiful! 🌻🌼🌸🌷❤️

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Thanks!

[@christinestobbs774]

Beautiful. When is the best time to plant wild flowers. I am from the UK, thanks

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Spring and fall are the beat times to plant the seeds. If you plant in spring, you can plant when the soil is able to be cultivated and you have consistent days above freezing. Wildflower seeds will grow when the conditions are right for them and won’t be bothered by the cold. This is how they survive in nature. Just be sure to keep the ground watered until they germinate.

[@tiffanybearden77]

I'm so glad I watched this! I'm about to start a wildflower border and I am just getting into gardening. This answered so many questions I had. That shaker is brilliant. I would have made a mess dumping from the bag! Thank you!

[@patrickpainter1724]

lovely

[@amethyst2709]

What season did you plant flowers?Early spring?

[@denesestanley3966]

Thank you. Will plant my seeds

[@seashellshore5796]

Hi I truly enjoyed your video. Can you please tell me the name of the brand and the bag? I want to try this. I never seem to have luck with the seeds I purchase. Thank you and take care

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I used Pennington Midwest Garden Wildflower Seed Mixture, 24 oz bag, from Lowes. It wasn’t on their website however, but you can find it online. Good luck!

[@darrellpowell9608]

When can you start this in Ohio?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We wait until after the last frost date (early May here) and then seed them in. The soil needs to be warm enough for them to germinate and they need to be kept continually moist. Planting too late gets a bit tricky because it’s harder to keep things moist and germination won’t be as successful.

[@rebeccajuntunen3183]

How long did it take to look like the final product that you show here?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I want to say it took about 2-3 months. We made sure to keep the area well watered. Once the plants became established they really took off.

[@daniellequinn9071]

I have a question please when they die will they still come up next spring or when ever it is? Thank you 😊

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Yes, most of these will come back each year. In fact, some will even spread further out as they drop seeds.

[@meganmiller8777]

Thank you so much )

[@tionnajohnson173]

Hi! Did you add anything other than wildflower seeds into the shaker? I am new to this.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We did not, but some seed blends come prepackaged with fertilizer that you shake out along with the seeds.

[@drinny26]

Dandelions are wildflowers too.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We’re doing our part. You should see our yard!😆

[@drinny26]

I would love to. I saw in the distance how much land there is! So beautiful.

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

There are a couple tours of our properties if you want to check them out

[@audreya4075]

Wow this is beautiful! What seed mix did you use? :)

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We found it at Lowe’s and I think it was Pennington MidWest Wildflower Mix. I bought it on sale at the end of summer for like $7 a bag. We are anxious to see what comes up this year. We may put a light layer of more seeds if needed. We totally loved it!

[@audreya4075]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse thank you! I’m definitely going to try this mix after seeing how beautifully they came up for you! Hopefully they will come up just as beautifully this year for you

[@annamarquez8250]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse i’m scouring the comments to see what came up this year... please update if anything does!

[@theMcWOPPER]

Whats a seed swap?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

You bring seeds and exchange them for different seeds. Broadens your collection!

[@nashwaabousamra3038]

Thank you.... What is the suitable time to fertilize it with npk??

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Apply a fertilizer made especially for flowers after the border is in bloom. Keep things watered also. You really don’t need to do much A wildflower border should be low maintenance : )

[@ericab936]

Could u please tell me What season u planted seeds

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We planted in Spring. You can plant in fall as well. Fall plantings will come up the following Spring. You can usually do your Spring planting as soon as you can work the soil, but the seeds won't germinate until the soil warms up. Hope your project goes great!

[@ericab936]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse thank u thank u. First time gardener here after living my whole life in a NYC apartment. Now finally I have a nice big backyard so I’m literally like a kid in a candy store😃. I will do early spring next year. Thanks again🤗

[@jewlstime]

What time of year did you do this in?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We planted as soon as the ground had thawed and was workable and warm. For us that’s typically late April-mid May

[@poedah3875]

Where did you order that big bag of the wildflowers seed at?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

I picked them up at my local Lowes. It is Pennington Midwest Garden Wildflower Seed Mixture, 24oz bag that covers 1000 square feet. I am sure there are other good options as well, this is what I happened to grab on sale. Wonderful blend though! Good luck!

[@marissamagdaline8167]

Ahhh beautiful!! Just planted my wildflowers today starting from seed! Seen it took about two months so hopefully it grows good! Did you water everyday??

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

Not every day but consistently every two or three days if nature didn’t do it for us

[@marissamagdaline8167]

@@ThisOhioFarmhouse okay great!!! Ahhh I’m so excited for my seeds to pop up 🥰❤️

[@ChipSpencer123]

What time of year did you plant those seeds?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

We believe we planted them in May. We keep the area moist and waited patiently. At first we didn’t know if it was weeds or flowers sprouting up but when we began to see the blooms we knew we had done it right.

[@ChipSpencer123]

Thanks

[@y.t.nagging7169]

I assume these flowers reappear again next year ? When they wither, do you wait for a few weeks and cut them off a few cm above the soil ? Or do you just let them be ?

[@ThisOhioFarmhouse]

This was a mix of perennials and annuals so some will come up for sure while some of the annuals might drop their seeds and come up again. We are excited to see what grows this spring! We might also pick up another bag of this mix and reseed. we didn’t cut any of the flowers. We just let them do their thing :-) when the snow melts I will probably go out and just run over what is left and trim it a couple of inches above the ground.

[@hadleymanmusic]

i need to know tall medium and short