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Creating a Meadow Garden



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Creating a Meadow Garden
By Rochelle Caviness

Tired of constantly having to mow your lawn? Are you bored with the sameness of a yard of green? Why not turn your yard into a colorful wildflower meadow.

Turning a lawn into a field of wildflowers is not as simple as casting about some seeds. However, with a little planning, and some work, you can easily create a meadow garden. Moreover, once established, meadow gardens are self-sustaining and extremely low maintenance.

Step One: Planning

Step Two: Preparing for Planting

Choose the location for your meadow garden.

Now for the hard part - removing the grass and weeds from the selected area. There are three methods of lawn removal: mechanical, chemical, and smothering.

Soil preparation

Step Three: Planting your Meadow Garden

When should you plant?

Sowing your seeds

Step Four: Maintenance

A few basic steps will keep your meadow garden flourishing.

That's it! Now sit back and enjoy your new meadow garden.

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