Making MeadowsMaking Meadows

"The actual content includes: A brief overview of Pacific Northwest meadow and prairies natural history - the minimally basic stuff to know! ; The basic landscape benefits of meadows - the living values they provide in human occupied spaces ; At-a-glance profiles of more than 50-species of wildflowers, grasses, and sedges, including basic plant traits, relative bloom times, preferred soil drainage, and growth characteristics ; How to prepare new areas for meadow creation ; How to design and formulate your own seed mix ; Recommended seeding methods ; Using bulbs and transplants ; Site preparation, planting, and management timelines ; Common problems that arise in new meadows ; Managing erosion in newly planted areas ; Maintenance practices to maintain meadow health ; Common weeds, and some honest recommendations on how to most effectively beat them back ; Troubleshooting typical challenges that often show up in meadows down the road, such as the decline in wildflower abundance, and the dominance of grasses ; And a whole bunch more."--From northwestmeadowscapes.com