![]() Planting a native wildflower lawn is a wonderful way to help nudge the world back toward proper levels. It’s cool to be eco-friendly these days, and for good reason! Sadly, natural wildflower meadows have been depleted over the last 100 years down to two percent of what they used to be. As with wildflowers, never steal moss from a wild area. Once a moss lawn is started, it requires few ongoing costs. They should cost anywhere from $20-100 depending on your garden size-but remember, it’s a one-time purchase if it’s planted right. If none are available, you may need to purchase a few native varieties at a garden center or nursery. Many will have curated packages for your specific region to ensure healthy flowering and re-seeding every year.įor a moss lawn, you can sometimes source patches that are already growing around your home and simply transplant them. Some online vendors will also have quality wildflower seeds-just ask questions about what exactly you will be getting. A reputable garden center or nursery should be able to direct you to native species that will grow happily and benefit your specific region’s flora and fauna. Be wary of cheap, pre-packaged wildflower seeds as they often contain filler. Plus there's gas for the lawnmower, and that’s if you already have one.Ī batch of quality, non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free wildflower seeds costs around $20 (never steal seeds from wild meadows as this harms their self-propagation). ![]() Grass seed, fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, and water costs all add up. ![]() The startup and maintenance costs for a wildflower or moss lawn will depend on the size of area you want to cover, but even on a moderate sized lot they'll be lower than the standard alternative. ![]()
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