Creating a forest meadow
It's best to plant forest meadows in March, while the trees are still bare. It's also possible a little later, when the soil is warmer and dry summer conditions have not yet set in.
First, clear the area by removing unwanted vegetation and fallen leaves. You can pile the plant debris into heaps that serve as habitats themselves. Fall leaves also make excellent mulch for other trees and shrubs.
Digging makes planting flowers easier, but large tree roots can make it impossible. Often, the soil doesn't even need to be worked, as years of humus formation have created loose soil. However, most of the time, you'll be dealing with dry, hard soil. In this case, it's easiest to just dig the planting holes.
Choose a few plant species from the planting tips. We like to use potted plants in 9-inch pots instead of seedlings because they establish quickly, so you'll see a few flowers in the first spring and summer.
