Wildflower Gardening Guide

Plant Wildflowers in the Fall: A Nationwide Guide to When, Where & How

by Julie Pilacelli on Aug 15 2026

Learn why fall is an ideal time to plant wildflowers and how to choose the right planting time, location and method for your climate—from mild, rainy winters to cold, snowy ones.

#Fall Planting
#Frost
#Snow

Wildflower Gardening Guide

What Is a Cover Crop and Why Should You Plant One?

by Julie Pilacelli on Jun 22 2026

Learn how cover crops can improve soil health, reduce erosion, suppress weeds, and support pollinators. Explore the benefits of mustard and crimson clover and discover why these beautiful plants are used in both home gardens and Napa Valley vineyards.

#Cover Crop
#Crimson Clover
#Mustard

Wildflower Gardening Guide

Do Annuals Really Deserve Their Bad Reputation?

by Julie Pilacelli on Apr 28 2026

Annuals don’t always come back—but many can reseed themselves and return year after year under the right conditions. And sometimes, all it takes is not cutting that last flower.

#Annuals
#Dead-Heading
#Spent Blooms