Hello Blake..Did you check out our native mixtures/species that we offer? Yes, natives are very important and I would be more than happy to point you in the right direction on our site or explore a custom mix as well! Feel free to reach out to me directly at mike@americameadows.com Thanks!

I agree. It's not an 'American Meadow' if it is made out of non-native plants.

@@pamelah6431 They can make you a custom mix if you ask for it.

Roundstone Native Seed!

I love in Virginia Beaver Virginia -Is also love some suggestions. for me, the meadow movement is a beautiful one that helps in so many ways but one of them is that I would have less space to have to mow… As I am suffering from joint issues this would really help me… I’m also a vegetable gardener, and I would love more of the pollinators!🥰🙌🙏

Thanks, Ana. I was inspired also. I'm starting to see more people add a section of their landscape to a meadow and I hope the trend is just getting started. We need more of this. Glad you loved this one! Thanks for watching.

Can't wait to start my Meadow Garden,to see butterfly's,bees

Yay! So glad this inspired you. You will love the activity that comes from your efforts. Plant it and they will come.

Wonderful, Denise! It's a very inspiring opportunity that we all have if we have a yard. I'm glad this is a trend starting to catch on.

Just so you know, most of the plants in these mixes are actually not native to the US. In fact, some of the species in the mix recommended by American Meadows for my area are known invasives. Still, using these flowers are better than saud, in my opinion.

I did not buy seeds from the company that is featured in this episode. I bought them from a company located within my own state. The seeds that I bought are native to my area.

He did in the sense that he said the perennials will show up the following year. Annuals don’t need cold stratification typically. It’s the perennials that do and why they show up the following year.

It will be worth it. No doubt you'll have some work ahead of you but it sounds like you need to get that weed out of there anyway so other beneficial plants and flowers have a chance to fill that space. Good luck!

Thanks for the kind words!!

Thanks for the kind words, Sally!!

Hi, Leslie. Thanks for your comment. You will really enjoy your little meadow plot. It was fun to see how many butterflies and pollinators show up when you plant a meadow garden, even a very small one. Thanks for watching.

How's the meadow coming along?

We moved in March 2023, to West Virginia, so my Ohio meadow is under control of new owners. I’m working on starting a new mini meadow here in Charleston, 6’ wide x 50’. 😊

Just thinking out loud here... could you fashion (or purchase) some kind of support in which chicken wire or another thin mesh is hovering above the soil space on vertical supports, so plants can grow through it and use it for support during rain or wind? We did this with some metal grating for our peonies and it has worked wonders. (PS You’ve inspired me and I might add this to my husband’s project list, as we also have a small patch of wildflowers that suffers in extreme weather.)

Check out American Meadows website they have tons of great information! Good luck 🦋

Hello SouthernSignatures...This would really depend on the lifecycle of the wildflowers that you plant. We offer a nice selection of wildflower blends, with most containing both annuals and perennials. A mix with both will provide annual color in the first growing season and perennials for the second and successive seasons, so you're getting the best of both worlds. But if you just wanted perennials or you just wanted a short term annual solution, we have those as well. Here's a link to our instructional page that will help answer a number of these questions: www.americanmeadows.com/fall-planting-wildflower-seeds Let me know if I can be of further assistance!

Often, a once a year mowing, not too low, is done to discourage tree growth. Ideally, this would be early spring to allow the birds to have seed through the winter. Check your counties Agriculture Extension, it's free information supported by area colleges & trained staff. Horticultural, food & even livestock information is there. A list of native plants & invasives to avoid are a great start. Good luck! I also use the inaturalist app for identification & to see what else is around me. It's free & run by a university. Another favorite channel of mine is Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't, a self taught, sometimes crude, botanist from Chicago. His knowledge & passion for native plants is unparalleled.

@@katiekane5247 thanks for the advice!

I'd ignore that if I were you; there's plenty of info and supplies on UK meadow mixes. Stick to UK provenance seeds and planting. Soil in the Borders is often acidic but native Scottish flowers provide plenty of choice. You can also add lime if you want to.

@@davidjames2145 thanks David, I have a pretty good collection of wildflowers started now in Northumberland, I'm positive all will grow well in the Borders. Are you the David I know (FB) who is into butterflies?

@@marymcandrew7667 Hi Mary. No, sorry, that's not me - I don't bother with social media. I do like butterflies though! Best of luck with your planting. Never give up and don't forget to use yellow rattle to suppress the grass. 🙂

Yes, you have to cut it back after the plants set seed. During winter foliage goes yellow

Plant right before a rain

Use native plants, they are adapted to the climate & rain fall. Your county Extension service likely can offer help.

Yes. Go for natives!

Better avoid non-natives, some might become too dominant, other might not survive, and they usually provide less value for wildlife

I would recommend researching your local area and what habitats the brown snake tend to stay in.

Yes, wildflowers won't be able to grow through the thick turf

I would contact American Meadows for this question, Troy. They really have been doing this a long time and are well acquainted with the seeds they offer. It also depends on where you live on what they can suggest.

Hello Troy...We actually have a number of wetland wildflowers that would thrive very well in those growing conditions. I would check out our Native Regional Mixtures that you can find here: www.americanmeadows.com/wildflower-seeds/native-wildflowers

I tried just throwing seed and yes the birds had a lovely feed of it all lol I'm going to try again and make sure I cover the seeds.

You can always divide meadow areas and walking areas. For example you can mow paths and open spaces in the taller vegetation so that you don't risk to encounter a hidden snake, or you could organize the meadow like it's a flowerbed

What do you want? Someone to come to your house and do it for you? They explained perfectly how to do it!

scrubfire - 9:10

@@ejohnson3131 Perfectly? That's a stretch. No mention of soil, no mention of maintenance, plant types, potential issues, guiding principles etc etc. Etc. Chucking seeds in the ground a meadow garden doth not create 😄

@@ejohnson3131 haha ok fair enough lol. It needs sun, if there's nothing growing where you want to plant you might need a soil test, and you'll have to 'do some work' on your garden. This might be enough to motivate some people who think it's too hard to make a garden, but imo it's not a good how to video :)

scrubfire - OMG do I really have to do all the work for you? Here's a quick five minute video that might help you. Now leave me alone! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isCHn8-JzbaulH0.html