i'v planted wildflowers what do i do at the end of the season so they will grow back the following year?

Answer 1

I just mow mine down since they are in a flat 8'X40' bed. Two years ago I did this but forgot to take off the bag on the mower. DUH!!! Last fall I did it with the bag off and LO and BEHOLD they came back thicker than ever! Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

You shouldn't have to do anything. That's what makes them wildflowers. But ....

If you want to help things along, break up any dry seed pods that are remaining on the plants and scatter the seed throughout the garden. Some will be carried off my ants and mice, some may blow away with the wind; but whatever seeds remain should have a good chance of germinating next year.

Answer 3

Do a fertility dance on the drying plants.

You don't mention if these are perennial or annual "wildflowers". Are they even native to your area?

Some will easily come back with no care. Some may need reseeding (annuals not ready for your area). Some are best left dead and not encouraged.

Lightly raking around, not removing anything just lifting the soil surface, will help the seeds get in.

Answer 4

Be sure they are fully dried and scatter the seeds . That is how it works in nature, the flowers throw the seeds and they perform again. If there is a kind you especially like, you could scatter a little more of that seed. Some people just mow them down and rake the dried stems and seeds over the area where you want the flowers to return.

Answer 5

you could collect their seeds (dead-heading) and keep them someplace cool , then re- sow the seeds in spring. You could also pull the plants up and shake them to spread the seeds then cover lightly with soil so they don't blow away. I have done both, I had better results by collecting , storing ,then re- sowing in spring.

Answer 6

they will not grow back will need to plant your wildflowers next year.