As shown by their names, wildflowers are obviously the type of plants that grow in the wild by their own. And because they have been surviving and growing by themselves in the wild environment for so long they are able to grow without people looking after them or helping them during their growth process. The wildflowers that can be found in our country are known as "natives" and those that can be found in other continents and countries are widely known as "naturalized". This article is written to provide readers basic information on taking care of their wildflower plants the right way.

1.Types of wildflowers

In the category of wildflowers, there are three major types which is the annuals, perennials, and finally the biennials, each with their own characteristics and colors. Red poppy, cornflower and cosmos are listed under annual flower seeds type. These wildflowers would germinate, grow, flower and finally die away swiftly. Perennial flower seeds would include daisies, lance-leaf coreopsis and also dame's rocket. The whole germinate until blooming process for these wildflowers would take longer and normally the process starts from their second year of growth. The final type of wildflowers which includes Queen Anne's lace, native Black-Eyed Susan and also Sweet William, are the biennial type wildflowers. Their characteristics are a mixture of the first two types which is they will sprout and germinate during their first year of growth and in their second year they will flower and fade and then die.

2.The suitable time to plant the wildflowers

Planting wildflowers would require having some knowledge of the climate and weather continent you are in. If you are living in a country of tropical and warm climate, then it is most suitable to start planting the seeds before the drizzling season starts so that when the season comes then the new seeds will be able to grow healthily with the huge amount of water. If you are considering the seasons of the year, then the best time to start planting the wild flower seeds during the fall season and also the spring season

3.Selecting the suitable garden bed

You may want to plant a big area or just a small section of wildflowers. Choose a sunny spot with good drainage. Wildflowers love a great deal of sunlight.

4.Choosing the suitable loam

Wildflowers are capable of living in any type of conditions, including the condition of the loam, so it is good enough to just use the earth in your existing garden or backyard. However, if you find the chosen site lacking of nutrients, which you can notice by observing the number of weed and grass growing on the site is little, then it is better if you try to find a more suitable earth.

5.Preparing the soil

You may want to improve the soil by adding humus if the soil at your chosen site is too sandy to retain enough moist. On the other hand, if the soil is heavy clay, you could add in sand to loosen up the soil.

6.Keeping the surface of the loam clean

After you have chosen the location to plant the wildflowers, then you will need to loosen the earth a bit before clearing any unwanted plants that have been living there freely. The only gardening equipment that you need is the trusty shovel to help you out. Flatten out the site and make sure all the grass and weeds are cleared from the area, including their roots. Small rocks do not hinder the growth of the wildflowers but make sure the bigger rocks are removed.

7.Using the fertilizers

As stated, wildflowers are used to growing in the wild so they would not need any special help, especially with nutrients. But, if you think it is vital for your garden to have fertilizers, and then try to choose the ones that contain minimal nitrogen content in it. Spreading it evenly before actually putting in the seeds in the land would help.

8.The quantity of seeds needed for plantation

If you want the flowers to be filling the garden at its peak capacity, then it is recommended that you plant up to two or three times more than the normal wildflower seeds coverage quantity. But always remember putting too much seeds in the land would create too much competition for nutrient and water, so do not go past the limit.

9.Planting the seeds

Use the simple split and sand method. First of all, divide the amount of seeds you are planting into two equally. Then, put the first half in an empty can or bucket. Next, mix about four parts of light sand or vermiculite with the seeds. Do not use beach sand. After that, just use your hand or a hand-crank cyclone seeder to spread out the mix evenly on your entire chosen site.  Repeat the same steps for the second half of remaining seeds. On the second time round, sow the seeds in a direction perpendicular to the first time. This method ensures bare spots are well-covered. The sand facilitates even distribution of the seeds. For wildflower seeds, the spit and sand method is the most appropriate. With this method, first you will need to separate the numbers of seeds you are going to plant into two equal numbers. The first batch should be kept in a can or bucket. Then, mix the seeds with about four parts of non-heavy sand or otherwise known as vermiculite. Prevent from using beach sand since they are not suitable.

10.Compressing the wildflower seeds

After spreading the wildflower seeds, compress them further into the soil but resists from raking them or doing anything to cover them. Using a lawn mower would be more suitable for the chore if the area you are covering is very wide. If you only have a small garden, then walking on the whole area would do the trick. The whole process is important because it helps the seeds in their sprouting process.

11.Waiting for the wildflowers to germinate

As wildflowers are the same as other flower species, they each take their own different time to germinate. Some species might only need slightly more than a week while some might need few months.

12.Watering

During their life span, the wildflower plants would need moisture the most during the germination process. In order to create the perfect environment for them, it is vital to ensure they have sufficient water in the soil for at least four to six weeks. The amount of water may be reduced slowly once the flowers start to bloom.

13.Covering the garden grounds

Mulching, which is the process of covering the flower and plant bed with compost, is important because it helps keep the moisture level in the soil high. Gardeners normally use bark chips, dried leaves or peat moss to make up the organic mulch.

14.Weeding

There is the possibility of weeds and other unwanted plants growing together with the wildflower plants and competing with them for nutrition and water. Although at first the plants might not cause any harm to your wildflowers, but it is best to be cautious and get rid of them from the flower beds before it causes any real damage.

15.Unwanted company

If your newly sown wildflower bed is attracting unwanted guests such as birds, scare them away if you can. Otherwise, just let them be. They usually do not cause much damage.

16.The beginning of the peak time

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17.Cutting away dead and unhealthy parts of the wildflower

The procedure will help new blooms to grow out. And to have a more lavish look, try cutting out and maintaining the top part of the plant.

18.Replanting new seeds

Once the wildflowers have reached their peak period and bloomed, allow and extra two weeks for the plants to grow more. Once you see the new seeds becoming hard and changed into a shade of brown or black, then remove them from their original plant and place them on the garden bed for them to reseed.

19.Finding a balance of wildflowers

When planting wildflowers in the garden; gardeners should try to find the right combination of the wildflower types, considering their shade of color and also their looks. Besides that, the overall complexion of the garden landscape can be further enhanced by adding green grass.

20.What to do with the leftover seeds

For the flower seed that was not planted, then keep them stored in a cool, dry place where there is no direct sunlight. The wildflower seeds can be kept for as long as a year to five years, depending on their type.