How to Plant a Wildflower Garden

Plant a wildflower garden this fall!

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Time it right Fall (not spring) is the best time to sow wildflower seeds.

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Pick a sunny spot Wildflowers need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day.

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Start small Try clearing a 10'x10' patch and go from there.

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Go native! Choose flowers that are native to your local area.

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Planting native wildflowers will attract more pollinators to your garden!

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Don't plant seeds too deep Scatter seeds on the bare ground & press them into the soil with your feet.

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Keep moist Be sure to keep the soil moist until seeds germinate.

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