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EXPERT ADVICE

“Quick, straightforward, and suitable for most
gardens, the Meadowmat Wildflower Turf
range, includes Traditional, Birds & Bees,
Cottage Garden, Heritage, Woodland Shade,
and Species Rich, giving you the chance to
easily create a biodiverse environment for local
wildlife to thrive.”
Easy-to-grow seed bombs
If you’re new to gardening, or simply looking
Create a buzz for a low-effort way to embrace wildlife, Marcus
recommends some easy-to-grow seed bombs.

Marcus says: “Seed bombs are a simple, eco-
friendly way to welcome all kinds of wildlife
into your garden, and they require minimal
effort and no experience, making them a
in your garden this summer great way to enjoy the garden with children.
Easy to sow and grow, these are ideal for
beds, borders and containers, meaning they’re
suitable for outdoor spaces of all shapes and
sizes. Simply prepare the soil by removing any
Dobbies highlights top wildlife-friendly ways to encourage
stones and weeds and scatter the seed bombs way to create a natural oasis for pollinators”,
pollinators this summer. over the area. Seed bombs don’t need to be comments Marcus. “While seed bombs are
buried but you should make sure the area is a great way to grow a concentrated patch of
kept well-watered to encourage growth, and flowers for pollinators, seed shakers can be
ummer is almost here and Dobbies, the Instant wildflower meadow you should start to see the seedlings grow in used to cover a wider area of garden.
UK’s leading garden centre, has outlined To give your garden an instant boost of just a few weeks.
Sits top picks for how you can create a colour and life in time for summer, Marcus “When planting, you should prepare soil by
wildlife-friendly sanctuary in your garden and recommends planting wildflowers. Speaking “From seed bombs specifically aimed at removing any stones and weeds and then
‘buzz’ it back to life for the new season. about the innovative ‘Meadowmat’ product attracting butterflies, to pollinating varieties for rake to a depth of up to 4cm. Shake the tube
from Harrowden Turf, Marcus says: “If you’re bees, we’ve got a wide selection that will fill your of seeds to mix the varieties together and then
Whether you’re looking to give your lawn a looking for quick results and want to encourage garden with colour and life. Popular flowers evenly distribute its contents over your chosen
bee-autiful transformation with wildflower turf, wildlife into your garden, the low-maintenance you’ll see grow from seed bombs include area. Then simply rake the surface lightly, or
or simply want to embrace nature and inject Meadowmat range from Harrowden Turf is a pot marigold, cornflower, chrysanthemum, firm down, and ensure the soil is kept well-
seasonal colour with easy-to-grow pollinating wonderful choice. California poppy and gypsophila.” watered, especially during the summer months.
plants, Dobbies has everything you need to
broaden the biodiversity in your garden. “You can simply unroll the Meadowmat in New-in seed shakers “New-in Dobbies seed shakers for spring and
exactly the same way you would regular Another great way to create a wildlife-friendly summer include cottage garden, butterfly and
If you’re not sure where to start, Dobbies’ lawn turf and enjoy watching your outdoor area in your garden is with seed shakers. While bee, and flowers for pollinators.”
Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, outlines space buzz to life with your very own piece of these require a bit more effort than seed
his recommendations and gives his top tips wildflower meadow. Just make sure the turf bombs, Marcus says they’re a wonderful, low- For more gardening inspiration and advice, and
on how you can support pollinators and local has plenty of water for the first season. cost way to embrace nature. “Seed shakers are to browse Dobbies’ full range of plants for SS23,
wildlife this summer and beyond. generally an easy way to grow and are a good visit dobbies.com.

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