Now is the perfect time to plant wildflower seeds to fill your landscape with blooms in the spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts. Planting in September, October or early November gives wildflowers time to establish before winter dormancy.
For blooming success, it’s all about choosing the right spot and preparing the soil, specifically:
- Plant in full sun with at least six hours of sunlight daily
- Use well-draining soil
- Loosen soil in existing beds or clear and till new areas
Scatter the seeds evenly; gently press them into the soil to ensure good contact, but don’t bury them entirely. Water newly planted seeds to get them started, but don’t overwater.
The experts recommend choosing a regional seed mix designed for this area. In its parks, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department plants a mix of seeds, dubbed the “Richardson Mix,” that includes corn flower, rocket larkspur and red corn poppy. Free packets of the “Richardson Mix” seeds will be given out at the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission’s table tomorrow at the Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival (see news story above). Supplies are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
