spring

The best time to start seeds is usually late March to late May. Only the southern zones are suitable for starting plants from seed in the earlier months. Give the plant enough time to germinate and grow to an appropriate transplant size.

If you have a heated greenhouse or enough space and light in the house, you can sow some things indoors as early as January (e.g. radish, chicory and sweet peas). Otherwise, most crops and flowers are started off indoors in February or March, for planting out in May or June when the risk of frost has passed.

The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. Even though the seeds will sprout if just thrown on the surface of the dirt there are negative effects of planting the seed in that fashion.

Have fun when you throw and grow flower seeds, but don’t throw too high. Winds may take your seeds and leave nothing behind but sand. Don’t sow too densely, as you want your wildflowers to have room to grow. Gently press seeds into the soil.

10 Quick Blooming Flowers to Grow from Seed

1. Sweet Alyssum.
2. Calendula.
3. Johnny Jump-ups.
4. Cornflowers.
5. Nigella.
6. Nasturtiums.
7. Annual Phlox.
8. Petunias.

It’s official: beans, peas, and pumpkins are among the top ten easiest plants to grow from seed, according to a list created by the Home Garden Seed Association. Also on the list: cucumbers, zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, lettuce, radishes, and squash.

12 Ways to Attract Bumble Bees:

1. Give them cover. Bees need a break from the sun and heat, too.
2. Give them something to sip on.
3. Try some colorful bee balm.
4. Keep color in mind when planting.
5. Plant flowering vegetables.
6. Try planting flowering fruits.
7. Forget about pesticides.
8. Plant single petal flowers.