Now is the time to plan for your fall seeding project. In West Central Minnesota the optimal time for planting native wildflower and grass seeds is after the 15th of October. For more information on site preparation and maintenance schedule go to our “Shop Online” page and click on “Seeding and Planting” If you have any questions, please inquire! Order your seeds online under the “Categories” section and click on “Seeds“.

Please note that your newly purchased native wildflowers and grasses are going into dormancy. Do not be alarmed by there browning tops, their fall color or even the lack of leaves. This is a normal process for your natives. Shorter days, cooler temperatures and even light frost will trigger the slow down of these plants. You may notice that the root systems are vigorous and may even appear “root bound”. This is also a natural process and very desirable. The plant continues to produce and even accelerates root production at this time of the year. So, don’t be alarmed plant these roots and place 3-4″ of mulch over top to protect them from frost-heaving (Popping out of the ground.). Uncover your natives in the spring to allow the ground to warm up. Most of our native plants love the heat! Watch for them to come up Late May and early June and enjoy!

Fall is a great time for planting your natives and you will get a “jump-start” on the spring by doing so!

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