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 ...

"Selecting wildflowers that are native or well-adapted to your region gives you the best chance of creating a low-maintenance ...

Mulches would do the same to the wildflower seeds. Mulching over them would prevent them from properly germinating and ...

Wildflowers are lovely to look at and can bring a smile to your face, but the sweet, colorful blossoms have numerous ecological benefits as well. Because they are native to where they bloom, ...

Rebecca Stup '23, MS '26, is a master's student in the lab of Antonio DiTommaso, a weed ecologist and associate dean and ...

'It's also important to remember that, if your soil is frequently becoming waterlogged by November – as it often does with ...

If the dry weather continues, the spring wildflowers won't be much of a show. But you can intervene and plant some seed. The key to a good wildflower crop includes several factors, the first of which ...

Growing flowers from seed is a great way to fill your garden with color when spring comes around, without breaking the bank by buying whole new plants from a nursery. And the time is ripe to sow the ...

Winter rains bring the promise of spring wildflowers. Rains help germinate seeds and allow roots to grow deep into the soil. This is the time to plant a lovely wildflower border in your garden or set ...

CORTEZ, Colo.—Rolling fields of purple wildflowers stretch into the distance, backdropped by white mountain peaks. It’s flowering time for the 90 acres of wildflowers planted by Southwest Seed near ...

One nature craft that kids (and adults) adore is making wildflower seeds bombs. It could be that kids like the guerilla gardener appeal mixed with the mess factor, and parents are drawn to the organic ...