Yes, heavy mulches such as bark mulch should be removed prior to sowing seeds, as they will block out the sunlight. Don’t add bark mulch over top of the seeds. If you’re concerned about water running off the soil, you could use a very thin layer of straw to help hold things in place while the seeds germinate—treat the process as if you were reseeding a lawn!
A healthy wildflower patch typically includes a variety of annuals, biennials, and perennials, and because most will reseed themselves, you’ll want to leave the ground open for seeds to keep germinating freely.
Yes, heavy mulches such as bark mulch should be removed prior to sowing seeds, as they will block out the sunlight. Don’t add bark mulch over top of the seeds. If you’re concerned about water running off the soil, you could use a very thin layer of straw to help hold things in place while the seeds germinate—treat the process as if you were reseeding a lawn!
A healthy wildflower patch typically includes a variety of annuals, biennials, and perennials, and because most will reseed themselves, you’ll want to leave the ground open for seeds to keep germinating freely.