{"product_id":"bee-garden-blend","title":"BEE GARDEN BLEND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees and flowering plants evolved together millions of years ago. Although bees face many challenges in this age of global climate change, the simple act of sowing the seeds of plants that bees and other pollinators love to forage on is a critically important step in helping to ensure they--and the whole planet--have a future. The Bee Garden Blend wildflower seeds are specially blended by our Certified Bee Master for use in managed landscapes such as disused laneways; verges; or along the edges of cultivated areas in residential or agricultural properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container-htg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003eRemove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container-htg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003eIn small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container-htg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003eAim for a planting density of 70 seeds per square foot. 90g of seeds will cover 1,000 ft². Use 4kg per acre. 500g covers about 5,500 ft². If seeding an area where site preparation and weeding are not possible, double this rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container-htg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-avenir font-weight-bold text-black font-size-1\"\u003eKeep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Coast Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52062519197992,"sku":"FL3540A","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0071\/3000\/files\/FL3540Beegardenblend_Aug2023_Vendor_ApplewoodBEEF-903_x640_crop_center_f14f8102-a77c-4bf4-88c1-21745654c83f.webp?v=1783370047","url":"https:\/\/www.country-depot.ca\/products\/bee-garden-blend","provider":"Country Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}