• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Frugal Gardening

Simple ways to save money while you garden

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Garden Frugally
  • Buy These
  • Our Editorial Commitment
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

planting wildflowers

6 Wildflowers to Scatter Before the Snow Comes

October 23, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Certain Wildflowers You Should Scatter Before the Snow Comes

There’s something beautifully rebellious about sowing wildflowers just before winter arrives. While most people are hauling in their patio furniture and winterizing their gardens, you’re out there, hands in the cool soil, planning for next spring’s explosion of color. Scattering wildflower seeds before the snow hits isn’t just poetic—it’s strategic. The cold helps prepare the…

Read More

Filed Under: garden tips Tagged With: Black-Eyed Susans, blanket flowers, cold weather, Coneflowers, cool weather, flower, flowers, lupines, planting wildflowers, poppies, snow, Snow Gardening, snowfall, weather, weather for gardening, weather forecast, wild bergamot, wildflowers

5 Reasons Why You Should Plant Wildflower Seeds In The Fall

September 27, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall

  There are so many reasons why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall. Can you believe I used to think planting flowers was a waste of space? I wanted veggies to take up every ounce of square footage I had when I first started gardening. Now, my garden contains more flowers than ever…

Read More

Filed Under: seeds Tagged With: fall planting, flowers, planting flowers, planting wildflowers, planting wildflowers in the fall, wildflowers

Primary Sidebar

Struggling to get your garden off the ground? Put those days behind you with our special starter kit – perfect for thrifty green thumbs everywhere. Get growing and add a splash of color today!

Popular Posts

  • usda free seeds websiteHow To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
  • Enviro Ice On PlantsShould I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
  • is shredded paper good for the gardenFrom Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
  • Enviro IceWhat Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…
The Early Heat Stress Problem in Young Gardens

The Early Heat Stress Problem in Young Gardens

Spring used to ease gardeners into summer with mild mornings and gentle afternoon sunshine, but recent years have tossed that old playbook right into the compost bin. Sudden heat spikes now slam into brand-new gardens before tomatoes settle in, before peppers toughen up, and before tender roots stretch deep enough to find moisture. Young plants…

Read More

6 Selections That Perform Well in Clay Soil

6 Selections That Perform Well in Clay Soil

Clay soil loves to test a gardener’s patience. One rainy week turns the yard into a sticky swamp, while a hot July afternoon can bake that same soil into something that resembles a brick patio. Plenty of plants throw in the towel under those conditions, but a smart gardener knows one secret: the right plants…

Read More

Why Weeds Take Over Faster Than Crops in Spring

Why Weeds Take Over Faster Than Crops in Spring

The first warm stretch of spring weather flips a switch in the garden, and weeds sprint out of the ground like they trained all winter for the Olympics. Tiny green invaders appear in flower beds, vegetable rows, sidewalk cracks, and even that one corner nobody watered last year. Meanwhile, tomatoes still sulk in cool soil…

Read More

5 Proven Gardening Shortcuts That Save Time

5 Proven Gardening Shortcuts That Save Time

A gorgeous garden doesn’t require endless weekends spent hauling hoses, pulling weeds, and crawling around flower beds with aching knees. Smart gardeners know a simple truth: the secret to a thriving yard often comes down to working smarter instead of harder. The best gardens across America rarely succeed because someone spends every waking hour tending…

Read More

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Garden Frugally
  • Buy These
  • Our Editorial Commitment
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2026 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework