Wildflower seed can't compete with lawn grass and weeds. Good preparation is the key to success.
Ways to clear an area
- Smother: cover with cardboard or a tarp for several months
- Solarize: clear plastic over moist soil during hot summer weeks
- Dig out turf for small areas
- Avoid deep tilling, which brings up buried weed seeds
No fertilizer
Most native wildflowers do well in average soil. Fertilizer mostly helps weeds and grass.
General information only. Check what's native in your area. Wildflower Daily isn't paid by any nursery or seed company.