Established wildflower meadows have complex root systems, which makes the soil very stable. This helps to mitigate flooding by holding on to rain water, and stops nutrients from washing away. Native ...

Once established, wildflower meadows help bees, butterflies and other creatures thrive. The planting forms part of a wider, government-funded initiative to improve the condition of meadows and ...

"Our research has shown that sowing flower meadows may be such a method." More information: Zajdel Barbara et al, Sown wildflower meadows: Can they replace natural meadows in urban spaces for bees ...

Wildflower hikes might just be my favorite way to enjoy spring — they’re usually more like meanders and often include a picnic blanket, field guide, ...

There has been a huge decline in Scotland's wildflower meadows over the last 100 years. As he stands in a wildflower field in Fife surrounded by a riot of colour, Alistair Whyte delivers a grim ...