Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
When you talk about wildflower seed, do you mean see if they'll take to the ground as is? Or you're saying that I'd have to get soil first?
Thanks for the link too. All your information is much appreciated!
I was at Walmart and they had a huge box, 2-3 lbs or so, of wild flower seed for I think around $12. I've used wildflower mixes and they usually just grow...well like wild! You could add soil, or just lightly rake it in as is. It depends how bad the soil is in your muddy area. Because they're wildflowers, they're generally very hardy and can grow in pretty tough conditions.
Do you suggest small rocks (not pebbles; I mean slightly smaller than an Oreo cookie) or large rocks (like boulders)? Or does it not really matter?
I was thinking more in terms of larger rocks, say about 8" diameter. Gravel alone washes away too easily. Wildflowers would be pretty but a stronger perennial ground cover would pull the whole thing together better, I think. Sounds like a fun project and maybe when it's all done you can post a pic? Cheers!
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
17,330 posts, read 33,032,639 times
Reputation: 28903
snkalaska -- wow! My husband and I do really like the look of wild flowers; that whole unkempt and colorful look. Also, the fact that we're not big on upkeep... well...
STT Resident -- I wonder if we could do all of it: rocks AND wild flowers AND some hardy greenery that would be the base covering. What do you think? Hey, if you think it sounds like a fun project, why don't you come back to CT for a visit and "play" in our back yard!!?!?!? LOL!
STT Resident -- I wonder if we could do all of it: rocks AND wild flowers AND some hardy greenery that would be the base covering. What do you think? Hey, if you think it sounds like a fun project, why don't you come back to CT for a visit and "play" in our back yard!!?!?!? LOL!
No reason why you can't do both. I'll pass on the play date, though!
uwnews.org | Wildflower seed mixes include some wicked bloomers | University of Washington News and Information (http://uwnews.org/article.asp?articleid=7637 - broken link)
Maybe order a regional mix from someone online. One other consideration, most wildflower mixes are meant to grow in full sun to mostly sunny areas.
Location: Montreal -> CT -> MA -> Montreal -> Ottawa
17,330 posts, read 33,032,639 times
Reputation: 28903
STT Resident -- HA! OK, OK, I'll post pictures instead, once it's all done.
Gerania -- this weekend, we're going to a local garden store with all of these ideas. We'll also explain the mud/shade situation. Hopefully they'll have what we need. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the link -- I'll check that out.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
