I'm looking to kick off a wildflower garden using native seeds from my area. I have a large field and I want to line a section of it with flowers that are visible from the road. I'm unsure about the best way to plant these seeds. Here are a few ideas I've come up with:
1. Just throw the seeds down before it rains and hope for the best, but I'm concerned about wasting seeds if they don't sprout.
2. Wait for the rain to pass and then spread the seeds on the damp soil.
3. Mix the seeds with the soil and toss them in the spots I want them to grow.
I'm not looking to dig the soil since it's a long stretch, and I won't be able to water them daily since it's quite a distance from my house. I want to see the flowers bloom from my home; it seems like a great project, but I'm unsure how feasible this is. Also, if anyone in the DMV area has recommendations for native plants, I'd appreciate it! Thanks!
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Also, keep in mind that some seeds might need cold stratification to germinate, which means they might not sprout this year. Check out prairiemoon.com—they have detailed info on what each plant’s germination requirements are and a great selection of native seeds and starter plants based on your region.
Thanks for the tip! I was planning to go with mainly zinnias and a Maryland wildflower mix plus some sunflowers. I’ll look into whether they need any cold treatment.