1.Definition of wildflower categories

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.The best location to make the 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.Selecting a suitable dirt

Wildflowers are very adaptable; therefore just use the soil you have in the garden. If the site you have chosen is sterile, whereby nothing, not even weed, grows, then you should find a new site.

5.Getting ready 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.Before planting the seeds- the surface of the soil

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 fertilizers on the wildflowers

The usage of fertilizers and compost is needless since wildflowers are built to survive any condition or environment. If you really wish to use some type of fertilizers for your wildflowers, then choose a fertilizer that contains the less nitrogen. Spread it evenly and then you plant the seeds so that the seeds can fully utilize the nutrient.

8.How much seeds do you need?

If you want to make sure the amount of flowers in the garden grow to the full capacity, then you will have to plant more than the recommended numbers of wild flower seeds, even as much as two to three times more. Be warned that planting and seeding too much would cause problems for the growing plants, so be sure to not overseed.

9.Planting the seeds

For wildflower plants; it is enough to use the simplest method, the spit and sand method. Divide the seeds you are going to plant equally, and put half of it into an empty container. After that, just mix in about four parts of sand along with the seeds. Avoid using beach sand since they are not suitable. After mixing, just use your hand or a manual seeder in order to make the mixture evenly spread on the garden surface. As for the remaining seeds just plant them in a vertical direction rather than the first batch which was planted on the horizontal direction. By doing this you will lessen the chances of you missing out a particular spot. Adding the sand in the mixture will ensure an even more equal distribution of the wildflower seeds on the flower bed.

10.Compressing the seeds

After the seeds are sown, compress them into the soil but do not rake or cover them up. If you have a large site, a lawn mower usually does the trick. If the site is small, simply walk over the area will do. Compressing the seeds is important for successful seed germination.

11.Waiting time

There are many different types of wildflowers, each of them with their own time frame on their whole germination and germinating process. Some wildflower might take only eight days to grow their roots firmly in the ground while some may take months just to sprout.

12.Watering

When the seeds are in the germinating process, sufficient moisture is very important so that the new plants can grow well. For it to grow in a good environment make sure the moisture level is sustained throughout the first four to six weeks in the garden soil. When you see the wildflowers growing up, then you can slowly reduce the water amount in the garden.

13.Mulching

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.Clearing the weeds

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.Animal disturbance

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.Flowers beginning to bloom

Take out the camera and start clicking. It would be great to look at the photos one day and remember that you grew them all.

17.The pruning of the wildflowers

This pruning process helps the new flowers to grow even better by removing the unhealthy ones. For a grander look, try shaping the top part of the flower plant.

18.Reseeding

When the wildflower plants have fully blossomed, then you will have to give it at least two weeks or more for it to reach its maturity. Once the new seeds have hardened and they have change color into a brownish or black shade, then you can cut them and leave them on the garden bed for the reseeding process

19.Matching and mixing the correct wildflowers

When growing wildflowers in the garden you will have to make sure that the combination of the types of wildflowers matches in terms of their shade of color and their shape. Besides that, adding green grass can also add to the beauty and elegance of the wildflowers.

20.Keeping 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.