When you swap grass for this pollinator-friendly alternative, you'll need to treat it differently to a standard lawn to ...

Nature drops seeds in the fall, and gardeners can copy that trick. Planting native wildflower seeds now sets the stage for stronger blooms and more food for pollinators next year. Lupine (Lupinus spp.

As spring planting begins across the U.S., garden experts at American Meadows share what wildflowers to plant for ...

There are few things more stunning than a field of wildflowers in full bloom. However, like other things in gardening, achieving the right effect is not always as easy as it seems. Although it seems ...

NEILS LUNCEFORDAutumn – not spring – is the best time to sow wildflower seed.By spreading your seed in the autumn, you allow them to remain cold and dormant through the winter – a process some seed ...

Winter rains bring the promise of spring wildflowers. Rains help germinate seeds and allow roots to grow deep into the soil. This is the time to plant a lovely wildflower border in your garden or set ...

Native wildflowers saved a lot of seeds during California’s drought — 201 percent more than usual Exotic grasses decreased their seed bank by 52 percent during the drought Drought-tolerant wildflowers ...

Most of us think about planting seeds in the spring, but there are lots of plants that can be planted by seed now, especially wildflowers. One of my favorite wildflowers is Jack-in-the pulpit ...

The unrelenting sun often forces us indoors at summer’s end, seeking refuge from oppressive heat. Thankfully, the recent rain and break in temperatures has us thinking about the garden again. In ...

Stepping into your garden and deciding what you want to plant next can be an overwhelming decision. It can also be a lot of ...

Native wildflowers were surprisingly resilient during California's most recent drought, even more so than exotic grasses. To see this resilience, UC Davis researchers of a new study had to look ...