From May to August 2021, we sent a letter with 5 square meters of wildflower seeds "Danish Wild Meadow" to everyone who ordered paving products. The campaign is now over - but why did we do that? Well, it's no secret that Danish butterflies and insects are a bit pressured. They need a place to eat and breed. Therefore, we purchased about 15,000 bags of wildflower seeds. With this small gift, we wanted to inspire homeowners to get out into the garden - and get started on the wild gardens.

> If all 75,000 m² of seeds have been sown - it corresponds to an area of about 11 soccer fields of wildflower beds.

What Does a Wild Bed Do in Your Garden?

A wild bed is a unique oasis for bees, butterflies, and many other insects. The bed provides nourishing nectar, pollen, and water to the insects, which are pressed because their former natural habitats can no longer supply them with what they need. Therefore, it makes good sense to create an oasis in the garden, where you have both floral splendor and good conditions for the insects. When you create good living conditions for insects in the garden, you also get the bonus of a rich bird life because the garden birds consume a lot of insects. You will be able to enjoy the floral display, insect life, and bird song in the garden when you establish a wildflower bed.

> When you create good living conditions for insects in the garden, you get a rich bird life as a bonus because the garden birds consume many insects.

You will experience fantastic flowers in the garden throughout the summer and into the late summer. Imagine walking through the garden and discovering new flowers blooming day by day during the summer months. An area with mixed flowers requires little maintenance once established. If you sow your flower seed mix in the spring, there is very little maintenance and care you need to spend time on. When you establish a garden with Danish Wild Meadow, which mainly consists of perennial flowers, you get a wealth of different colors, shapes, and scents. Biologist Vicky Knudsen tells you in this film how to create good conditions for the wild butterflies and insects. It's actually not that difficult.

How to Sow Your Wild Seeds

It's super easy to sow wildflower seeds. Follow the instructions below - and you'll have happy bees and butterflies in your garden.

1. Choose a sunny open spot in the garden, i.e., where there is plenty of sun and no buildings or trees to shade.

2. Peel off the grass and the top layer of soil. 10-20 cm of soil should be removed.

3. Loosen the soil and mix it with sand and gravel to deplete the soil – this is especially important if you live in Zealand, where the soil is more clayey and rich. Sand and gravel can be purchased at your local hardware store.

4. Mix the flower seeds with some sand, making them easier to sow, and spread them out on the soil patch. Lightly rake the soil to cover the seeds and then water the area afterward. Then you just have to wait for the seeds to sprout.

Create a Path and Let the Grass Grow

You can also let the grass grow and arrange a wild garden with a winding path that takes garden visitors on a tour among nature's own flowers and plants.

With stepping stones, you can lay a garden path that marks a walk around the garden and paves the way so that the garden can be actively enjoyed for cozy afternoon hours or a cup of coffee in the evening sun. Let the garden path end at a selected area where you have chosen to keep the grass mowed.

As stepping stones, you can use IBF Soldier Tiles or Border Tiles, both available in a rectangular format. You can also use our new Round Tiles which will surely give your garden its very own personal touch.

Sow Your Wild Seeds in Planters or Pots

It's super easy to sow your wild seeds in planters and pots. It can be advantageous to use large planters - as they more easily retain water. IBF Plant Containers from the Nordic series, shown in the picture, are available in gray and black/anthracite.

For the seed mix Danish Wild Meadow, you should use sandy soil. If you plant during the spring or early summer, remember to water often. Otherwise, it's a good idea to sow your seeds in late summer. You can also easily make a mix of wildflower beds and herbs.