Bee-Friendly Garden FAQ
Common questions about the Bee-Friendly Garden Kit.
What’s Included
- Wildflower Mix (100 seeds)
- Zinnia (50 seeds)
- Cosmos (50 seeds)
- Sunflower (15 seeds)
- Marigold (50 seeds)
- Planting card with pollinator notes
- Access to full growing guides
Planting
When do I plant? After last frost.
What pots do I need? Direct sow in ground or 1-2 gallon pots.
What soil? Poor to average. Don’t over-fertilize.
How deep? Wildflower mix: surface. Zinnia: 1/4 inch. Cosmos: 1/4 inch. Sunflower: 1 inch. Marigold: 1/4 inch.
Growing
How long until bloom?
- Marigold: 50-60 days
- Zinnia: 60-70 days
- Cosmos: 60-75 days
- Sunflower: 60-90 days
- Wildflowers: varies
How much sun? 6+ hours.
How often do I water? Once established, low.
Pollinators
What pollinators will I see? Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beneficial insects.
When will they arrive? When flowers open. Usually 60-75 days after planting.
How do I attract more? Plant more flowers. Different bloom times. Leave bare soil.
What if no pollinators show up? Check if flowers are blooming.
Common Questions
What if wildflowers don’t sprout? They can take 14-21 days. Be patient.
What if powdery mildew? Airflow. Milk spray.
Can I cut the flowers? Yes, but leave some for pollinators.
What if seeds don’t sprout? Reply with a photo. We reship.
Can I grow this on a balcony? Yes. Dwarf varieties work best.