*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Cold stratification of echinacea seed Q: I bought some Missouri native wildflower seeds, but the packet instructions say to sow ...

Fill your garden with wildflowers using tips on selecting seeds, planting, and care—plus how to scatter seeds naturally. Growing wildflowers is an excellent way to welcome wildlife, such as ...

The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) seeds outside because it seems so complicated and much more challenging ...

If you dream of vibrant wildflower displays in spring, then now is the time to act. “Planting wildflowers is all about delayed gratification,” said Arnold. “You won’t see immediate results, but ...

Growing a diverse collection of native wildflowers will encourage different butterflies and pollinators to visit your yard. As national interest in native plants grows, about two dozen people learned ...

Q. I would like to create a small area of wildflowers in my backyard this spring. I have looked at seed mixes at area garden centers and online, and I am confused about what is actually in the mixes.

The native wildflowers are just gorgeous right now. If you haven’t noticed all the beautiful yellow, purple and white flowers along the roadsides, in ditches and in natural areas, you are sure to ...

Love it or hate it, SoCal’s ongoing deluge likely will fuel one silver lining come spring: a massive wildflower bloom in our hills and deserts. And more good news: It’s not too late to create a ...

Have you ever hiked at Clifton Gorge or other natural areas in Ohio during April or May? It is a feast for the senses! Among the carpet of every green you can imagine is an elegant spring-blooming ...