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Benefits of planting autumn wildflowers<\/h2>\n
Michael, who is also known as Mr Plant Geek online, has said that autumn sowing is actually the best time for wildflowers according to a blog post on his website, as planting these vibrant flowers now will help growth in the springtime.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wrote: \u201cIt encourages earlier flowering in spring, because the winter frosts break the dormancy period of the newly sown seeds.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Michael also explained that birds are also less likely to eat wildflower seeds at the moment as \u201cthere are \u201cabundant alternative food sources available to them in the autumn.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wildflowers will also require less maintenance and care at the moment than they would in spring. Michael wrote: \u201cThe seeds require less manual watering due to higher rainfall during autumn and winter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Michael warned that the latest month wildflowers should be sown is October, and if planted later the wildflower seeds are a great risk of being damaged by frost. He said: \u201cSowing too late allows frost to damage the seed, meaning the loss of any chance of germination.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n To plant wildflowers, select an area in your garden which has well-draining soil which allow allows for lots of sunlight. Michael said: \u201cWhile seeds need moisture to germinate, soil that is allowed to become waterlogged during the winter may result in rotting.\u201d<\/p>\n The soil where the wildflowers will grow must be prepared two weeks before they are planted. Make sure the area is thoroughly weeded and remove any grass or debris.\u00a0<\/p>\n Michael also explained that wildflowers usually require \u201cnutrient-poor\u201d soil to grow. Remove the top layer of soil in the area and also avoid using compost to decrease the area\u2019s fertility.\u00a0<\/p>\n When the wildflowers are about to be sowed, take the soil to create an even flower bed and begin planting. After they are planted, wildflowers will require not much care as long as they have access to lots of moisture. Michael said: \u201cWater just after sowing, then keep moist for the first six weeks. Water manually if there is very little rainfall.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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