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🌿 Establishing Native Wildflowers

Learn how to establish native wildflowers using plugs, seeds, and the island method. Practical advice for gardens, acreages, and larger naturalization projects.

🌿 Establishing Native Wildflowers

Learn how to establish native wildflowers using plugs, seeds, and the island method. Practical advice for gardens, acreages, and larger naturalization projects.

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🌿 What to Expect When Seeding Native Perennial ...

Native wildflower seed mixes don’t behave like annuals or grass seed. Learn what to expect, what makes these mixes unique & how to set yourself up for success.

🌿 What to Expect When Seeding Native Perennial ...

Native wildflower seed mixes don’t behave like annuals or grass seed. Learn what to expect, what makes these mixes unique & how to set yourself up for success.

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Should You Mix Grass and Wildflower Seed?

Thinking of mixing grass and wildflower seed for a naturalized meadow? Here's why that approach can backfire—and a better method to get the results you're after.

Should You Mix Grass and Wildflower Seed?

Thinking of mixing grass and wildflower seed for a naturalized meadow? Here's why that approach can backfire—and a better method to get the results you're after.

Seeding Native Wildflowers: Germination

Learn how to sow native wildflower seeds successfully whether you're starting in containers or direct seeding. Tips for soil prep, watering & germination.

Seeding Native Wildflowers: Germination

Learn how to sow native wildflower seeds successfully whether you're starting in containers or direct seeding. Tips for soil prep, watering & germination.

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🌿 Site Preparation for Wildflower Plantings

Site prep is one of the most important steps when planting wildflowers. Learn how to remove existing vegetation& reduce weed pressure for long-term success.

🌿 Site Preparation for Wildflower Plantings

Site prep is one of the most important steps when planting wildflowers. Learn how to remove existing vegetation& reduce weed pressure for long-term success.

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Planting Tips for Wildflower Plugs

Learn how to plant and care for native wildflower plugs—from watering and mulch to transplant tips and winter prep. Set your plants up for long-term success.

Planting Tips for Wildflower Plugs

Learn how to plant and care for native wildflower plugs—from watering and mulch to transplant tips and winter prep. Set your plants up for long-term success.

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🌿 Why Go Wild? Here Are 10 Great Reasons

Native plants aren't just beautiful they're low-maintenance, water-wise & essential at supporting local ecosystems. Here are 10 reasons to go wild in your yard.

🌿 Why Go Wild? Here Are 10 Great Reasons

Native plants aren't just beautiful they're low-maintenance, water-wise & essential at supporting local ecosystems. Here are 10 reasons to go wild in your yard.

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Will Wildflowers Go Wild in the Garden?

Will native wildflowers take over your garden? Learn how to choose the right native plants for your space—and how to use their strengths to your advantage.

Will Wildflowers Go Wild in the Garden?

Will native wildflowers take over your garden? Learn how to choose the right native plants for your space—and how to use their strengths to your advantage.

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Wildflowers in Small Spaces

With the right species wildflowers are a great choice for small gardens. Learn how to avoid aggressive spreaders to keep your space thriving & manageable.

Wildflowers in Small Spaces

With the right species wildflowers are a great choice for small gardens. Learn how to avoid aggressive spreaders to keep your space thriving & manageable.

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Plant Selection Tips

How to choose the right plants for your prairie landscape. Consider sun, soil, exposure & wildlife goals to build a beautiful and functional outdoor space.

Plant Selection Tips

How to choose the right plants for your prairie landscape. Consider sun, soil, exposure & wildlife goals to build a beautiful and functional outdoor space.

Identifying Your Site Conditions

Learn how to assess sunlight, exposure, soil type, and moisture at your site to select native plants that will thrive. A foundational guide to wildflower success.

Identifying Your Site Conditions

Learn how to assess sunlight, exposure, soil type, and moisture at your site to select native plants that will thrive. A foundational guide to wildflower success.

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🌿 Wild About Flowers: Site Assessment Worksheet

Printable site assessment worksheet for native wildflower planting. Evaluate your sunlight, soil, exposure & goals to guide successful plant selection & design.

🌿 Wild About Flowers: Site Assessment Worksheet

Printable site assessment worksheet for native wildflower planting. Evaluate your sunlight, soil, exposure & goals to guide successful plant selection & design.

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🌱 The Low-Down on the Lawn

Lawns aren’t as low-maintenance as they seem. Learn how to reduce pollution, conserve water, and grow a chemical-free lawn—or minimize it entirely.

🌱 The Low-Down on the Lawn

Lawns aren’t as low-maintenance as they seem. Learn how to reduce pollution, conserve water, and grow a chemical-free lawn—or minimize it entirely.

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🌾 The War on Weeds

Weeding is part of establishing a wildflower garden. Learn how to spot the real troublemakers, when to weed, and why early action helps wildflowers thrive.

🌾 The War on Weeds

Weeding is part of establishing a wildflower garden. Learn how to spot the real troublemakers, when to weed, and why early action helps wildflowers thrive.

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How Mowing Can Create Weed Problems

Repeated mowing in natural areas can lead to more weeds, not fewer. Learn how to shift your strategy and support healthier landscapes with less maintenance over time.

How Mowing Can Create Weed Problems

Repeated mowing in natural areas can lead to more weeds, not fewer. Learn how to shift your strategy and support healthier landscapes with less maintenance over time.

Controlling Weeds and Pests Without Chemicals

Control weeds and pests naturally using healthy soil, native plants & pest predators. Goodbye to chemicals & hello to a balanced, low-maintenance landscape.

Controlling Weeds and Pests Without Chemicals

Control weeds and pests naturally using healthy soil, native plants & pest predators. Goodbye to chemicals & hello to a balanced, low-maintenance landscape.

A vibrant flower bed with clusters of white, pink, and magenta blooms, mixed with greenery and smaller yellow and orange flowers, basking in bright sunlight.

🌿 What’s the Difference Between Perennials, Bie...

Learn the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials. Understand how each life cycle affects growth, flowering, and how long your plants will last.

🌿 What’s the Difference Between Perennials, Bie...

Learn the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials. Understand how each life cycle affects growth, flowering, and how long your plants will last.

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Non-Native Annual Wildflower Mixes vs Native Pe...

The difference between non-native annual mixes & native perennial wildflowers. Learn how each behaves in the landscape & why patience with natives pays off.

Non-Native Annual Wildflower Mixes vs Native Pe...

The difference between non-native annual mixes & native perennial wildflowers. Learn how each behaves in the landscape & why patience with natives pays off.

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🌱 What Is an Eco-Friendly Yard?

An eco-friendly yard goes beyond good looks it supports wildlife, conserves resources, & works with nature. Learn to start building a self-sustaining landscape.

🌱 What Is an Eco-Friendly Yard?

An eco-friendly yard goes beyond good looks it supports wildlife, conserves resources, & works with nature. Learn to start building a self-sustaining landscape.

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💧 Water Conservation in the Yard

How to conserve water in your yard using smart xeriscaping principles, rainwater collection, deep watering, mulch & plant choices that work with your site.

💧 Water Conservation in the Yard

How to conserve water in your yard using smart xeriscaping principles, rainwater collection, deep watering, mulch & plant choices that work with your site.

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Seed Volume

Learn how seed size affects volume how to use fillers for better coverage & recommended seeding rates for native wildflower mixes. Tips for successful planting.

Seed Volume

Learn how seed size affects volume how to use fillers for better coverage & recommended seeding rates for native wildflower mixes. Tips for successful planting.