Wildflower seed mixes are an alluring concept. Pictures often depict flowers in a variety of colors and shapes blooming all at once. Before you plant a wildflower mix, here are things to consider. Not ...

Planting wildflowers is an easy way to enhance a yard, particularly with mixed-flower meadows and border gardens. Nowadays, planting a small wildflower garden, or large meadow, is relatively simple, ...

Q. I would like to create a small area of wildflowers in my backyard this spring. I have looked at seed mixes at area garden centers and online, and I am confused about what is actually in the mixes.

Ceri studied horticulture at university and has spent her career editing gardening content. You shouldn't have favourites but she loves sweet peas! A beautiful alternative to a traditional flower ...

Wildflower mixes offer a quick and easy way to create vibrant meadows of colorful blooms — providing long-lasting beauty and a habitat for birds and butterflies. If you plant the wrong mix, though, ...

NEILS LUNCEFORDAutumn – not spring – is the best time to sow wildflower seed.By spreading your seed in the autumn, you allow them to remain cold and dormant through the winter – a process some seed ...

If you dream of vibrant wildflower displays in spring, then now is the time to act. “Planting wildflowers is all about delayed gratification,” said Arnold. “You won’t see immediate results, but ...

Q: I would like to plant some wildflowers on my property in Igo. Do you have recommendations as to what type of seed I should plant and where I can find bulk wildflower seed? A: Because I do not know ...

Creating a patch of wildflowers is an admirable thing to do. You’re taking away areas of the lawn, which saves money on gas and reduces lung-damaging pollution from lawnmowers. It also creates a ...

A good choice would probably be the Pacific Northwest Blend of wildflowers from West Coast Seeds. It’s a mix of annuals and perennials selected for their locally adapted, easy growing in our region.

With names like "meadow mixture," "wedding wildflowers" and "backyard biodiversity," you'd think packets of wildflower seeds would sprout nothing but a medley of fragrant blooms. But when a student at ...