So easy you make colorful flower bombs yourself!

Let's make the world a little more colorful with homemade flower bombs! We'll show you how to make your own flower bombs.

Seed balls, flower bombs, seed bombs, seed bombs, flower balls - the little balls of earth have many names. But they all have the same purpose: to make the world a little little more colorful make

I love Flowers. The more, the better. And the more colorful, the more beautiful I find it.💐

This year I not only want to beautify my little garden, but also my running track. The easiest way to do this is with seedballs.

That it is quite simple Make your own flower bombsI want to show you that today 😊.

How seed bombs beautify the city

Life in the city is not easy for many plant lovers. Between concrete jungles and avalanches of metal little Space for Nature.

If there is a small patch of open ground, you'll either find a dog turd or scraps of grass.🙄

Fortunately, a lot has happened in recent years. Many cities have been and are being Vegetable beds equipped for rent.

In some cities there are also Guerrilla Gardening Movements. They put an end to the gray dreariness and scatter seed bombs.

It's very easy to take part. You put a few Balls and simply toss them into the water while running or walking. Earth. Every time you cover the same distance, you can observe whether something is already growing.🌼🌻

A well-directed throw from a bicycle is often enough to make beautiful plants sprout from the ground. With Seed bombs unused areas in public spaces can be embellished such as traffic islands or grass verges.

If you want to be on the safe side, cover the Seedbombs with a little soil. The best time, to distribute the flower bombs, by the way, is to the Rain.

Then the seeds have the perfect conditions and can start germinating immediately.

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How do Seedbombs work?

After you have made flower bombs, you still need to throw and wait. Watering in the meantime ensures that the seeds grow better.

However, this is not necessary, because nature takes care of it itself.

When the seed balls come into contact with soil and, above all, water, they begin to grow within a few weeks. shortest time to sprout.

A bomb only consists of Soil, water, seeds and sometimes some sound or Cat litter, to ensure better shape.

Clay powder or cat litter

Clay powder, Sometimes also referred to as mineral earth, loam powder or clay, is a term for a variety of earths that are particularly rich to Minerals and trace elements.

This powder is used due to its diverse mode of action often used in natural cosmetics and as a dietary supplement. You can get it in pharmacies or online in larger quantities.

Cheaper than alumina is Cat litter. Make sure that it is made of Bentonite* and is fragrance-free - you can find it in any supermarket.

This is a mixture of different clays, which have a positive influence on soil quality and can even improve compost.

Potting soil

You need no special Soil to make seed bombs. Garden or compost soil is just as good as potting soil from the garden center.

Purchased soil usually already contains all the nutrients you need. But if you use the Nutrient content your earth improve you can add some humus if necessary, Coffee grounds as fertilizer or eggshells.😊

What seeds are best for flower bombs?

If you want to make your own seed bombs, choose seeds that grow in the area. indigenous are.

Non-native plants can problematic because they lack natural competition and they are able to uncontrolled spread out.

You bring the ecological balance and displace native plants.

Select flowers that match the urban climate get along - i.e. need little water and soil.🌻🌷

Particularly well suited are:

• Lavender
• Marigold
• Tagetes
• Cornflower
• Chamomile
• Poppy
• Dandelion
• Sun hat
• Sunflower
• Mallow
• Borage
• Cranesbill

It is best to use for the Seedbombs a Flower mixture for bees, bumblebees and butterflies.🦋

You can use this mix to make vast quantities of the little balls. Here you can find a List of flowers that Bees especially love.

Ideally, the flower mix should contain plants with different colors and Flower heights. Make sure that the flowers bloom at different times. That way you can enjoy them for a long time.

There are also special mixes that only contain edible flowers if you want to use the bombs on the Balcony want to grow 😊

If you wish, you can also Herb seeds Make your own flower bombs.

• Chives
• Rocket
• Nasturtium
• Basil
• Thyme

And if you like, you can also do it with Radish try them. They will not form tubers, but their flowering attracts many insects.

Yes, you can also use seedbombs buy But for a little soil and seeds, they are usually quite expensive. You also cannot choose which flowers are included.

So DIY Seedbombs would be better after all 😊.

Making your own flower balls is anything but complicated. A little dirty maybe, but not difficult.

Which flowers are not suitable for a seedbomb?

The following are suitable for Seedbombs not all Flower types. Seeds used in a Seedbomb should be robust and easy to care for, as they do not require additional soil or care.

Unsuitable are therefore:

• Delicate flowers: Noble roses, orchids or primroses are too sensitive and would not survive the harsh conditions in a seedbomb.
• Invasive plants: These plants can spread quickly and uncontrollably and displace the native flora. Examples include giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed and black locust.
• Plants with large seeds: Seeds from sunflowers, pumpkins or beans are too big and heavy for a Seedbomb.

How to make flower bombs yourself

If you have never made Seedbombs before, you will find here a very Detailed instructions with precise step-by-step instructions.

If you regularly start DIY projects in the garden, you'll find a short version of the plant bombs at the end of the article.

With these instructions you can 12 seed bombs do it yourself.

• 125 g cat litter
• 250 g potting soil
• 10 tablespoons flower seeds
• 100 ml water

Also: Scales, mortar, spoon, bowl, newspaper.

Prepare cat litter

Cradle the cat litter from. Put it in a mortar and crush it until it is a fine powder. This works best if you divide it into three parts. The less in the mortar, the easier it is to pound.

However, a few pieces may still be visible. Cat litter serves to Binding and prevents the balls from disintegrating in the hands.

Put the cat litter in a bowl.

Prepare potting soil

Weigh the soil. If there are pieces in the soil, such as stones or small branches, remove them. Crumble the earth between her fingers so that she fine and is easy to process.

Mix the Potting soil and the Flower seeds with the Cat litter 🌻🌷

Stir in water

Now you need to measure out the water. Pour it into the mixture. Now stir the mixture with your hands or a spoon. The mixture should supple be, but still fixed.

Wait a short time until the cat litter absorbs the liquid. It may be necessary for you to more water or Earth need.☝🏼

Make flower bombs yourself

Form from the mass about walnut-sized seedbombs. Place them on a piece of paper and let them dry.

Leave the flower bombs about Dry for 10 minutes. I then place them on the radiator overnight and turn them up slightly. In the morning, the beads are finished and ready for use.

When to throw seed bombs?

Now that your Seedbombs are dry, you can finally get to work. Throw flower bombs from April to June preferably just before it rains or immediately afterwards.

You don't have to use all the seed bombs immediately. If you store them in a cool, dry place, they are up to 2 years long durable.🌼

Where can and may you use flower bombs?

Seed balls should only be used in cities. In nature reserves, on agricultural land or on private property, they should not be used. nothing lost.❌

In cities, seedbombs are a wonderful approach to Environment greener promote biodiversity and provide food for insects.

But, Attention: According to the law, planting on public land is considered Damage to property. Sowing on private property or fallow land is also prohibited. However, criminal prosecution is virtually impossible.

Why Seedbombs are the perfect gift at weddings

If you are a bridesmaid or even the bride (congratulations!), you can Seedbombs for the wedding to the guests give away.

This way, aunts, uncles, parents, siblings and friends can enjoy it for longer and think of you during the bloom.

Breeding is simple and also suitable for all Without green fingers easy to make. In a small bag with brief instructions, they are the perfect gift for wedding guests.

And here, as promised, the short version of the instructions for those who are in a hurry.

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Our conclusion

Let's use the World a little more colorful and provide food for bees, butterflies and other insects. Flower bombs are a good and very simple way to do this.

And you'll see: It's really easy to make. Good luck!💐🩷

 

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