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irom tne planting site. Thoroughly rake the soil to loosen it, then rake again lightly to form grooves. Loose, exposed soil is essential for successful seed germination as it provides good soil-to-seed contact.
In the south, wildflower seeds can be planted in eariy spring or mid-to-late autumn; northern climates require an early or mid-fall seeding. Spread seed by hand or use a drop or cyclone spreader. Typical seeding rates for small areas are one ounce for 250 square feet or one pound to cover 4,000 square feet. As a rule, most wildflower seeds can be spread at the rate of four to six pounds per acre. Double the recommended seeding rate for sloped areas.
Once you’ve decided which wildflowers to plant and where to plant them, routine maintenance is a breeze. Simply keep the seeds and ground evenly moist until the seedlings are established, a period of seven to 10 days. Providing adequate moisture is very important, especially if seeds are sown in late spring or early summer after the weather has become warm.
Then, keep weeds out and mow once a year when wildflowers are dormant, usually in late fall or early spring. Mowing should be done at a height of four to six inches. Avoid fertilizing, which encourages weeds rather than wildflower growth. '* % '■». >• * » * i » W/* W t- i
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