Can you plant a field with wildflowers?
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Jeannie
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Can you "plant" a field with wildflowers? I need to fill in a large bald spot left by downed trees after a recent storm.
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Yes, there are wildflower mixes for your region of the country. They will self sow each year. Better yet you can mix a pasture type grass with a wild flower mix and get grass and flowers to last forever.
Sure! You can purchase containers of wildflower seeds. Just prep the area, sprinkle the seeds liberally, then top and gently water.
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What she (Naomie) said! 🗣
Sure you can, Jeannie!
See if you don't find this informative: http://extension.illinois.edu/wildflowers/
If you don't have a local source for seed blends for your area, you can get them from Wildseed Farms: www.wildseedfarms.com
Yes. I've seen containers at the garden center that have a mixture of wild flower seeds that you can spread on the area. Then lightly move the topsoil and seeds around to cover them followed by watering to set the seed in the soil. My husband would say to use a harrow to move the soil but as most people wouldn't know what that was, I suggest a light raking.