How to Plant Wildflower Seed for Early Spring Flowers
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2016
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It's so easy it is to plant wildflower seeds that will be the first to sprout as it rains and will bloom into an early spring flower border around my garden!
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i wanna see the end result!! : D (and/or, time-lapse progress!)
You should start showing us your results in the same video.
i know right?
But doesnt it take a few months to grow?
@@emanekaf4107 just wait a few months with the video
If you wait a few months, then it’s too late to plant. Think people!
Yes. I wanted to see
I really loved your process of removing your weeds and raking your dirt, to prepare your seed germanaion. It shows to just trust the process.
I'm thinkin you love doing this as much as I do. Enjoy watching you do ur thing!
Thanks, I was under the impression that I had to plant wild flowers in the fall, now I will plant them very soon! I will be following you from now on!
Mary, GREAT to have you along! I am glad that this was helpful to you - Kim
Glad to see y'all getting some rain out there Kim. We finally had our first frost of the winter here in NW Florida!!. It's so nice to finally be able to go outside in the evening without being bombarded by misquitos
Thanks! I have always wondered how to plant wildflower seeds.
I like how you share your motivation in a happy way! It frames a happy approach-thanks!
Subscribed! I love how much info you give even with a simple plan like this!
Of all the gardeners I follow, you and quite a few others, mulch is the answer! I always felt that I had too much space to mulch effectively, but I'm spending the winter gathering leaves and wood chips to mulch as much as I can. If my giant pumpkin weights go up I'll have all of you to thank for it. Mulch and no-till, let the soil heal and regulate itself.
I like your gardening outfit, lady. Thanks for the helpful info. I'm thinking of starting a wildflower garden.
Right now I'm laying down many organic layers in my no-till lasagna gardening. I am layering fresh leaves, alpaca manure from a friend, compost, and wood chips dropped off from a couple of local chipping companies. It'll all create a very alive, healthy, no-till soil come spring! A lot of upfront work as I have a very large garden, but it'll give me so much in return as I won't hardly need to weed and watering will be very minimal 😘
Can't wait to see your wild flower bed,have been wanting to do that for years!
+John Abbott Sounds like you have your Sunday job cut out for you, unless its frozen still where you live. In that case, your after the last freeze job, then! Thanks so much for watching, John!
Awesome Kim thank you for sharing have a blessed day
Thanks so much, Linda! Thx for watching!
Thanks for the video.
I love wild flowers, too. It's so amazing to see what comes up, and then to see the patch change year over year. I have one bed that looks different every year as the perrenials start to dominate.
It's fun to over-seed an existing patch, too. A few years ago I had an area of annual poppies into which I sowed some perrenial Icelandic poppy seeds from a neighbor down the alley. The next spring the Icelandics, which I had forgotten about, were there just waiting to burst into bloom. The spot is now pure Icelandic yellow, red and orange.
+Sam Smith Hello Sam - its always an adventure tp se the wildflowers - so easy to grow too! I planted them there to help choke out the weeds that always grow back in this spot too. Now the flowers are blooming, and guess what? No weeds! I"ll do an update video soon...Thanks for watching!
I would paint those stumps & use them in your garden! YES on video! I am going to clean my succulent garden and prepare it for winter.
Great idea. I should the same. I'm glad to hear that you are getting rain in So Cal!
+Growing with Joe Do it, Joe! Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!
wow osem wild flowers are very pretty I planted some in my garden I am just waiting for them to come up
Just cleaned up a area around the house and planted some wild flower seeds.. 🌼🌻🌼🏵
Great job! Love the update! K
I have pulled weeds and also going to try and get some wildflowers growing to have a butterfly, bee, bird garden one of these days. I also transplanted some Daylillies that I dug up from my son's flower bed because they were spreading more than they wanted them too. It light rain off and on all day so it's been perfect for the project.
i love this video It looks so much fun to do and I'm so glad you got to do it some fun thing is that I'm making my own garden at home!!!!! I'm subscribed and liked to your vids!!! you should show us the results in one of your next video!!!!
thank you!! just did it, excited and you made me realize I need MULCH, wanted to skip that... I will follow through!
Loved it Kim, in every video of yours so often I get distracted by the flowers in the periphery. Can't wait to see them in full bloom. Just love the layout of your garden on the slope👌👌.
+Mumbai Balcony Gardener | Avid Life Observer MBG - I made this video based on your request and compliments of my flowers! Glad you enjoyed it and will bring you along for updates! Thanks for watching!
Kim,Have you ever thought about getting the red dragon torch to get rid of the weeds? I have found it to be a huge time saver when it comes to getting rid of weeds. You hit them with the torch, give them a few hours to wilt, rake out the leftover plant material and seed. Just a thought
Just now planting the flower seeds that came with the box of Cheerios.😀
Wow. I was today years old when I learned CaliKim was 🔥
*insert confusion here*
I'm going to try to dig up the stumps from a hedge I'm in the process of removing. Usually I have to soak around them with a hose to loosen the soil, but hopefully the rain will have done my work for me. Everyone get out there and garden!!!
Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you, Jeb! How did it go? Gardening is great exercise, isn't it? Thx for stopping by!
I was able to get half the hedge removed. I even got to video some it. Gardening + Videos = Fun!
Very nice! I've been seeing some flowers on your Face Book pictures. They look awesome! I got some flowers but I don't think I should plant them just yet. Still a little too cold. I did buy a bag of Freesia. I might plant those in a few days. I've been busy these past couple of days. Started my own channel. You probably notice the name change. Just something the kids and I are doing for fun. My oldest really got into it. Making a video is hard work...
I have lots of weeds that I've been working to get rid of but, the weather has not been cooperating, hopefully it'll clear up enough next week so i can get back to pulling more weeds then ,I'll start getting ready to plant flowers
Mid April in ne Ohio. Starting today what u did. ❤ perfect timing ❤
Loved your video
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you are subscribing with us! CK
Thats funny......those weeds drive my fiance' crazy too....great video!
HI Cali, nice prep demonstration, though I do have some questions. I'd like to plant an acre or more of wildflower seeds. Can I mow it down close, till it under and then spread the seeds and roll them in? We generally cover them with fresh grass clippings because they stick to the soil and hold moisture. My second question is, can I do this in the fall and have them germinate in spring on their own, or do I need to wait until spring and do this planting/seeding process then? Thanks so much in advance :)
She's still working on the answer.
Thank you so much one of the reasons why I watched the video is because I was going to plant wildflowers but when I looked at the seeds they were a bit weird.☺️
Intereseting Yaya! Keep us posted!! Kim
Balmy 38 today, measured the expanded garden area for planning. I also raked up some leaves and dumped them into a low corner in the garden. Not too exciting, but I got outside.
+Farmer Doug Way to go Farmer Doug - you are exactly right: you got OUTSIDE. And it feels so good once you get there, doesn't it? Keep it going and keep sharing here; I'm pulling for you! Thanks!
Thanks so much!!
Those are going to be GORGEOUS !! I can imagine the whole fence line there covered in them ;) I'm excited for you! Gonna smell and look really nice!
Have you ever tried to grow rooster comb ? My the are very vibrant pinkish red and also are perennials! Look them up girl I know you will love them!
God bless
+FIVE HATCHECKS Can't wait - I've grow wildflowers before and love how easy and gorgeous they are - will be sure to keep you updated as they grow! Never grow rooster comb - will have to look them up - can only imagine how colorful a flower with this name is! Thanks for the suggestion and encouragement! Love to ya!
How did it go? Do you have any videos of the before and after ?
I thought the same thing today as I was walking around my backyard. I'm gonna be digging up a bunch of dandelions tomorrow before more rain.
And I think all gardening IS fun. Just that some parts a way LESS fun than others.
+DW Marschall Now is definitely the window of opportunity! Go get those dandelions out tomorrow - good for you! Will you be planting anything before the next rain? After I got the stubborn weeds out, I did have fun getting in the dirt again! Love your positive attitude, DW - thanks for stopping by!
thank you!
Digging holes here in Orange County for several plants that have out grown their pots. If you have friends with rabbits that Bermuda grass you pulled out would be a nice treat.
Working hard digging holes makes you a good kind of tired- right? And is a good workout too! That grass can be stubborn- will have to find a bunny that likes it! Thanks for stopping by!
Well there is enough snow on the ground and it's frozen solid... I suppose I could at least go to the stores to get the supplies and gather the wood for the raised beds I plan to build in the spring. That and trying to figure out whether to buy one of the big Harbor Freight greenhouses or try a hoop house to extend the seasons a bit. Any suggestions?
You should check into utilizing California native wildflowers.
I transplanted out some garlic and Fava beans. I also harvested lettuce and Tatsoi.
+StartedwithTomatoes You had a busy day, awesome! How was your salad? And homegrown garlic - so much flavor! Thanks for watching!
I have a tip for digging beds....use a pitch fork. Not only can you get well under the roots with one, but it is then easy to pull them up and shake out any dirt. It helps skip a few steps in weeding a bed. :)
I'll probably plant more kale the variety is "premier" i just love this kale very prolific & doesnt bolt even in the heat of summer!! My chickens also love it too!!
+Cheryl cummings Kale is amazing, Cheryl - lasts through thick and thin and so easy to grow. I love it too! I actually just got some premier kale too, and am looking forward to growing it. Glad to hear you like it! Thx for watching!
Can you use grass trimmings from lawn as a mulch to cover the seeds?
I just planted the same wild flowers today how long it take for them to start flowering
Hi, I'm Sumaiya,from Bangladesh.I like & love ur gardening.I like ur vegetables & ur wild flowers.My two kids also like ur gardening.
Hello Sumaiya- thanks for enjoying my garden with me! It's awesome that your kids enjoy gardening too - such a fun family activity. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Most other experts say to mix the wildflower seeds, 2 parts sand with one part seed and then broadcast over freshly titled bed. They also mentioned to well press down on the soil either by walking on it or a roller. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow.
Can I sprinkle along walks in early spring when it’s wet out?
hello, i need to start my flower seed planting. The more the better. i need to attract insects (bees and butterflies) to my vegetable garden. I've subscribed to your channel, I'm enjoying the videos. I started my youtube channel as well - The Rustic Ranch Garden. Thanks again, Bertha / Del Rio, Tx.
Are you mulching with dried leaves??
Please let me know if I can plant now in May 10th 2020...and will some flowers come up for the summer..making a 4 by 4 wooden garden bed .....I have a bag of Pennington wildflower seeds/mixing with sand...I spray roundup to kill weeds last year will and I have plastic covering ground and adding new dirt on top of it and filling it with dirt inside by 4 by 4 foot
frame...hope I'm doing it right...and water it twice a week
Sorry if this is a dumb question but can I use leaves as mulch? It looks like that is what you used
You rock! New subscriber!
Hi there, will my seeds produce flowers even though I don't put mulch on top?
omg those boots are so cute
+Kitty J Thanks, Kitty J - love working in a muddy garden with them, just spray 'em off, good as new! Thanks for watching!
wow kim, your garden looks awesome, especially the tomato plant in the beginning of the video
hope your garden grows well with the rainy season
we wont be getting rain in our climate
hope your wildflowers do great
is there a follow up video to this to see the flowers?
I was hoping to spread edible wildflowers throughout the entire woods like a Johnny Appleseed. I didn't know you had to pull and till the ground. Looks like I'll have my work cut out for me.
myself aftr finding out about monach butterfly problem planted 2 pks of milkweed plus wild flower seed s . it worked more than monachs showed up.
How do u crash your dried leaves easily Kim? I have alot of big dried leaves but its hard to crash them into pieces? Thnks
+Santababy ej Weed whacker in a garbage can works well.
Well there are way too many thing i need to do in my garden so instead i stay inside and watch other people doing thing to their gardens :) Na j/k i have been a bit sick lately and i am hoping to start a bunch of new seeds soon. If i don't i don't know what kind of a garden i will have this year :) according to the planting sch i have a ton of stuff that i should have planted by Feb. Thanks for sharing :)
+Benja's Uber 1337 Hobby Hope you are feeling better and are able to get out there soon! And just do what you can when you can do it - garden therapy is all about enjoying yourself and having fun out there!
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY I do have to keep reminding myself that i have a garden for therapy and that i won't be winning any awards for the best or biggest garden. It is so hard watching all the greats on youtube that have these great gardens and forgetting that i need to not focus on how big and great my garden is but instead how much joy and health it bring back to me. You are full of great ideas. To have a garden for therapy is one of them that just makes since. That is the reason i started my up. To force myself to care for my plants gets me moving, and focused. Well kinda :)
I want to build my self a garden rockery how do I start
Kim, Whole Foods. Seeds Section. Amaranth and Quinoa Seeds are perfect to plant now as rain is coming,. I planted outside of my back yard fence. I think I paid 10 cents for 20 grams of seeds. It was a little embarrassing when I came to the check out counter.
+KALSINFILMS thanks for the suggestion and WOW, can't beat the price! Will have to check out my local WF! Amaranth are really beautiful too.
is there an update video? would love to see the result! :)
+Elizabeth Mendoza Hello Elizabeth- the year re just starting to bloom now and are lovely! I haven't posted an update video yet, but I did post a pic on Instgram and FB just today! If you aren't following me over there, (links in video description) make sure you do, as I post lots of updates and garden tips that I am not able to do here on YT. Thanks for watching!
I was worried it might have been too early, but we are just know getting our first frost since last Feb!! So i followed you lead and planted them in bulk!!! How much trifecta do you think you will need for a season???Getting ready to order more. i hope mine garden will turn out half as beautiful as yours last year!!!
+Kristy Dooley You will be loving that you did this once the weather warms up even just a tad! Mine are already starting to poke through the soil - it will be fun to have super early flowers. Depending on the seed mix you got, once they get established, they are pretty hardy, and many of them will reseed year after year. Hard to say on the Trifecta for the whole season - I might have used 4 packages last summer. It really depends on the size of your garden, and what you are growing. Container plants will need more, because the water and nutrients drain from them much quicker. It's pretty much the only fertilizer I use now. I've seen such great results, and really love the stuff! Let me know how your flowers do!
I know i use it exclusively, it's great!
do we get to see the final results?? :)
If that's bermuda grass (it's considered very invasive and a weed in some regions), you'll need to keep plucking them every month from the spring until fall until they disappear. And it will take many years. They will out-compete and suffocate your flowers. The rhizomes are stubborn. Unfortunately back when they were building our hometown (Tulsa) they decided to use bermuda as the grass in everyones yard so it makes it near impossible for anyone to urban garden here. unless you're on the outskirts of town.
Sorry it's been so stubborn for your community. I have already been working on this grass for a few years now, but have been successful getting some things to grow in place of it on several areas of my yard. Over the summer I had sunflowers and zinnias where that stubborn grass is in this video. As soon as those flowers died, and we got a little rain, grass crept it's way back in. I am hoping the windflowers get established and the grass goes by by. It's nasty stuff! thx for watching!
I am going to grow sunflowers
What kind of wildflower seeds should I buy?
Mix variety, also check aspect location for shade/sun.
I was thinking of putting out some wild flowers in my yard. I was not sure if i should try to just have 1 section of wildflowers or if i should try to put the seeds all over the yard. I'm afraid if i put them all over my grass that it would look funny. What do you think?
+Benja's Uber 1337 Hobby Its so beautiful to have a carpet of color in your garden! But I would definitely recommend sticking to the border of the garden - as most wildflowers are quite tall and might look funny all over your yard. Let me know how it goes!
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY will i start to have a caterpillar issue with all the butterfly that come or do they only eat plants like milkweed etc?
+Benja's Uber 1337 Hobby Good question - I had a caterpillar issue this year - those little green ones on my kale and lettuce. These flowers are supposed to attract the beautiful kind of butterflies. Lets hope so! I need all the pollinators I can get in my garden - bees too!
+CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Oh yes the bees live my limited amount of garden flowers i have :) but they are always on the flowers. I think my yard has a lot of weed flowers the attract the bees then they find my garden :) whatever works i guess :)
end result??
The weeds and grass are going to sprout first and shade out your flowers which take about 30 days to germinate.
You said you were going to pull up weeds by the roots--that looks like Bermuda grass, which does NOT come out just by pulling. If it IS bermuda, I guarantee your flower bed ended up back where you started, covered by invasive Bermuda. To eliminate it, you need to dig up the underground rhizomes, a very labor-intensive task.
Do you use weed in Your compost bin?
I'm going check my hummingbird feeder make sure its not frozen so the little guys can feed.
check on my venus fly traps as they need a few months of cold every year or will not live.
I'n other words i would take weeding over freezing ;)
+YVRSURF You got that right! Even tho its freezing where you are, good for you for getting a few garden tasks done today! Praying for an early spring for you so you can get that garden that you love planted. Thanks for watching!
Let's see....what to do outside this week in zone 4a...hmmm...hmmm...I know!!!! STAY INSIDE!!! It was -4 today, tomorrow is supposed to be -17 and we are not going to get above zero until Wednesday....and then it'll be +2. LOL, quit rubbing your warm weather in our faces, will ya'! We can't even snuggle together to get warm because a certain wife hogs all the blankets 'cuz her feet are cold! It's so cold even ice melt won't work! BUT... the sun dogs are so beautiful; the sun columns are stunning; the air so crisp and clean it makes you glad to be alive! Just be sure to plug in the engineblock heater and wear sunglasses 'cuz the sun reflecting off the snow is so bright. Spring will get here by 4th of July for sure...(we hope)
Kim, thanks for the videos. I sincerely hope every wild flower seed sprouts and blooms for you. You deserve it!
+Chris Dahl Chilly! Get more blankets and snuggle!
+Chris Dahl Hi Chris, ha, ha, sounds like a good activity is definitely going to be stay inside for you. I wouldn't even survive there. Sounds like there are beautiful things there though that you do enjoy! Maybe you can do some inside growing? Hope spring comes early for you and you are able to get some flowers planted before the 4th of July!
Dang! I got the trivia question wrong by thinking 'water'. Oh well, I should have known better. Guess I better go shovel some snow to clear my head. And it's funny how different we all are - one commentor said don't rub the warm weather in our faces but I see it as just the opposite - a little micro vacation to a warmer climate and a break from the zero degree temps. Even if only for a moment... Thanks kids! :)
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Glad u enjoyed it- thx for watching!
That's a Big Box store brand, not a local garden center brand :/
Support your local Tractor and Feed supply store, buy from your community!
start a jenny flower seed movement lot of grungy places around help the bees as bonus. packet of potting soil drop soil add seeds let nature do its thing no need to dig or scuff soil.
That isn't weeds - that is invasive crab grass and it takes over, chokes out everything. No amount of wildflowers will prevent the crabgrass from returning. I bet the crabgrass returned!