When to plant wildflowers in South Texas
Fall seeding from September through mid-November gives bluebonnets and other annuals the winter rains they need. Scatter seed on bare, lightly raked soil, press it in, and don't cover more than 1/8 inch.
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Understanding PLS on your seed tag
Pure Live Seed = % purity × % germination. A bag at 80% purity and 75% germination is 60% PLS — so 10 lbs of bulk seed only delivers 6 lbs of live seed. Always compare prices by PLS pound.
Preparing a seedbed for native grass
Control existing weeds and bermuda first, then create a firm seedbed — your boot heel should sink no more than half an inch. Native seed is small and must be placed shallow.
Watering new native plants
Water deeply twice a week for the first month, then weekly through the first summer. After year one, most natives need water only during extended drought.
Managing native pastures for grazing
Take half, leave half. Rotational grazing with rest periods lets native bunchgrasses recover and keeps roots deep and drought-resistant.
Building a Monarch Waystation
Include at least two milkweed species and a mix of nectar plants blooming in spring and fall migration. Give it six hours of sun and avoid pesticides.
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Helpful links
Trusted organizations
We recommend these public resources for landowners and gardeners.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — native plant database
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — conservation programs
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — wildlife management
- Monarch Watch — Monarch Waystation program
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