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Congratulations! You received one of the 50 Wildflowers in a Weekend kits in our first round of this new program! We hope you enjoy your new garden. Check out the resources below for additional guidance and support!
videos
Timelapse Planting:
Wildflowers in a Weekend Kit
How To: Untangle Roots
How to Prune in May/June
Additional Resources:
Definitions: If you’re just embarking on your native plant journey,
click HERE for key words and definitions you may come across.
faq
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We’ll respond to you, and add the answers to frequently asked questions as they come in.
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Don’t worry, that’s normal! The paper is intended to act as a weed barrier so if it rips keep a closer eye out for weeds. Pull weeds by hand when you see them.
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If the roots are small, you can snip them with pruning shears or scissors. If they are large, simply plant around them. That may mean straying from the plant placement icon, but that’s okay!
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Each year it will fill out a bit more, filling in the the spaces in between the original plants. If you find new growth outside of where you want it, you can dig up the young plants and give them away or plant them elsewhere.
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If you have a lot of deer nearby, you may want to use a deer repellant spray. Check out these resources:
maintenance
Wildflowers in a Weekend Maintenance Instructions:
The digital version of the instructions that came with your kitWSA’s Maintenance Hub:
Information on maintaining and caring for native plants and trees
Click the images below to access the digital versions of the information packet and plant cards that came with your kit.
