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It outlines permission and site preparation, soil contact and drainage requirements, mixing seeds with sand for even broadcast, and methods for volunteers to scratch, sow, and stomp. It also provides a seed ball recipe, drying and storage instructions, and recommended planting timing and native species with suggested seed sources.","WILDFLOWER PLANTINGS  \nGUIDE FOR GROUP PLANTINGS  \nTWO METHODS  \n1. HAND SOWING  \n2. SEED BALLS  \nHand Sowing in Large Areas Directions for All Ages  \nWildflowers Along Buffalo Bayou  \n1. First get permission from the proper authority to plant in the area you have selected  \n-parks, school grounds, medians, any public right-of-way, alleys, utility easements, private property, etc.  \n2. Survey area for sowing the wildflower seed, and look for any areas of exposed dirt. Seeds do better if they have direct soil contact. The area should have good drainage and sun exposure. Even if you are working in an area covered with grass, try to scratch the soil surface by using a metal rake or hoe. (no deeper than one inch) To assure that the seeds are more evenly distributed over an area, first mix the wildflower seeds and sand (or very fine soil) together in a wheelbarrow or large container.  \n3. Evenly broadcast the mixture of seeds and sand over the area. In a strong wind you have to broadcast close to the ground. Best control is found by using your finger tips to release the mixture – pouring or shaking directly from buckets or cups is not a good method. Remember to go back over the area to “stomp” the seeds – making sure there is good contact between soil and seeds.  \n4. Demonstrate to volunteers the proper way to scratch, sow, and stomp. If it is a large area, you might divide into teams assigned to different areas each with a team leader. Proceed using one of these three methods: 1.) Scratch the entire area before beginning to sow. 2.) Divide your area into sections with each volunteer responsible for one small section. 3.) Divide the volunteers into scratchers, sowers, and stompers.  \n5. For very large groups of volunteers, it helps to evenly divide the sand/seed mixture into buckets since there is a limited supply of the mixture. Each team leader will have an assigned area, and they will get a bucket full ofthe mixture and enough paper cups for all their volunteers. These team leaders will need to oversee the distribution of the cups of sand/seed mixture to their team to assure the seeds are spread over their entire designated area.  \n6. Miscellaneous suggestions:  \n* Heavy rains will wash some of the seeds down the slope, so sow heavier on the upper section of a slope and remember to stomp.  \n* Do not sow where there is evidence of heavy erosion.  \n* Avoid planting in low spots that hold water.  \n* Flour is useful in marking the ground into planting sections if you need a visual reference for volunteers.  \nSupplies needed: wheelbarrows, metal rakes and/or hoes, bags of sand, wildflower seeds, buckets, paper cups, signs to mark a “no-mow” area to protect the wildflowers from the mowers.  \nNote: For best chance of a successful planting:  \n* Most seeds should be planted in the fall months (September to December)  \n* Select seeds that have high germination rates such as: Black-Eyed Susan (Rubeckia hirta)  \nCornflower/Bachelor’s Button (Centaurea cyanus)  \nShowy Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)  \nIndian Blanket/Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella)  \nMealy Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)  \nMexican Hat (Ratibida Columnaris)  \nMoss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta)  \nPlains Coreopsis/Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)  \nRed Corn Poppy/Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)  \nLemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)  \nPurple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)  \nTickseed/Lance-leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)  \nWine Cup (Callirhoe involucrate)  \nTwo sources for seeds and more information:  \n1. Native American Seed Company [http://www.seedsource.com](http://www.seedsource.com)  \n[The](The) “Lady Bird’s Legacy Wildflower Mix” is excellent.  \n[https://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detail.asp?product_id=1814](https://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detail.asp?product_id=1814)  \n2. Wildseed Farms  [https://www.wildseedfarms.com/](https://www.wildseedfarms.com/)  \nThe Seed Balls Method of Wildflower Planting  \nAnother method of dispersing wildflower seeds is by making seed balls. Th","cbCaipdBaEGSzYbh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipdBaEGSzYbh","pdf",18552048,2,1,5,"English","en",105,"# Two Methods\n## 1. Hand Sowing\n## 2. Seed Balls","[{\"question\":\"What steps should volunteers follow for hand sowing wildflower seeds?\",\"answer\":\"Obtain permission, survey for exposed soil, prepare the area for drainage and sun, mix seeds with sand, broadcast evenly, then stomp to ensure soil-seed contact. 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