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Where the Wild Things Are

Give your garden a wild side with expert tips to create a flourishing wildflower patch


Image courtesy istockphoto

Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow, but spring is still right around the corner. This year, start early and plant a wildflower garden - a beautiful way to welcome the warmer months ahead. Wildflower gardens have become popular in recent years, but they can be tricky, so start flexing those green thumbs now.

"Wildflowers are harder than you think," says Michael Mushak, of Tuliptree Site Design in Norwalk Conn. "People think all you have to do is sprinkle the seeds, but there's a lot of planning and preparation that goes into a wildflower garden."

Here are Mushak's four tips for getting the most out of a wildflower garden:

1) Size Matters: The effect of a wildflower garden is cumulative. Too small and it all just looks like a weed patch. "I tend to think you need a minimum of a thousand square feet for a wildflower garden."

2) The Comfort Factor: Many people like the idea of a wildflower garden without quite understanding the reality. "Before installing a complete new landscape, let the existing grass grow for a year to see how comfortable you are with the look of a natural environment. The next year, if you decide to continue, eliminate the existing grass and plant a wildflower mix that is appropriate for your climate and site."

3) Stay Vigilant: Wildflowers require less maintenance than traditional gardens but still need constant scrutiny. "Invasive plants like Mugwort can move in and take over a wildflower meadow very quickly."

4) Nothing Lasts Forever: Wild does not mean unplanned. "Wildflower meadows require reseeding every few years to recreate the original mix and look."

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