Few plants in the garden deliver a more natural appearance than wildflowers. Although real success depends on timing, adhere to these simple tips, tricks and techniques, and you can paint a swath of color across your springtime landscape. A pure wildflower seed needs the freeze-thaw cycle of late winter and early spring to germinate properly. This is especially true for the most popular varieties, like a poppy. Cold weather cracks open the seed’s hull so it can make its way into the soil. … [Read more...] about Winter is the Time to Start Spring Wildflowers