This separates the seeds from each other, allows you to easily see where you've seeded, and uses seed sparingly so you don't run out before you've covered your area. Simply walk over the area pressing seeds onto the surface of the soil. If you're using individual varieties for garden plans or patterned seeding with a color palette or seeds, follow the instructions on the package exactly. Press seed to soil or cover as directed. Cover seeded areas with wheat or pine straw to stabilize seed , hold moisture to the ground, and divert birds.
Straw is especially critical to stabilize sloping areas and provides just the light coverage needed.
This is the hardest part because people expect immediate results. Remember that wildflowers germinate when the conditions are right. So you should expect germination to occur at different times all during the first year whenever conditions are right for each variety. Also remember that many perennial wildflowers do not bloom the first year from seed. Ask for our seed at your favorite garden center or contact us at the address below so we may help you personally.