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We don't like to say we told you so. That's why we're telling you now, before you realize you should have planted those beautiful spring wildflowers way back in the fall.

"It's easy for gardeners, landscape contractors and erosion control professionals to literally throw in our cost-effective wildflower seed mixes on a job site," said S&S Seeds' Paul Albright. "As long as they remember to do it during the prime planting season for spring bloom, which is right now."

In addition to providing excellent ground cover and an inexpensive erosion control measure, wildflowers give just the right eye appeal to keep customers happy.

S&S Seeds offers a variety of seed mixes for just about any application. Simply call us at 1-(805) 684-0436 or visit our Web site, http://www.ssseeds.com. We have an online Seed Mix Design Criteria form if you need a customized mix for the site specific needs of your project, or you can select from an assortment of mixes running the gamut from strictly local natives to ornamental blends.

"Our West Coast Ornamental Wildflower seed mix is one of our most popular blends," said Paul. "It's a mixture of annual and perennial species that are adapted to coastal and coastal valley conditions. It gives months of spring color with or without irrigation-which is particularly helpful during dry spells."

Paul emphasizes that the West Coast Ornamental Wildflower seed mix contains non-native species that have adapted quite well to tricky California weather. (For more about wildflower adaptation, see "Wildflowers! Getting Along With Mother Nature, http://www.albrightseed.com/wildflowers.htm.)

"A good ornamental doesn't necessarily have to be native to California," said Paul. "Part of what defines wildflowers is that they are easily grown from direct seeding, and these non-natives grow well because they reseed themselves, which is a real advantage for landscape industry professionals.

At S&S, our staff is working all the time to make your job even easier. Currently, we're offering a new Gazania color we're proud to call Peterson's Sparkling Burgundy Gazania. Named for our production manager, Ron Peterson, this is a hardy, long-flowering perennial that offers a new color combination of lavender to blush pink in a tried and true Southern California favorite. It's easy to germinate, prefers full sun, and requires infrequent deep watering.

 "Like our other wildflowers, you have to give this item enough time to germinate," said Paul. "Which means, of course, customers should order their wildflower seed mixes today, so they can get great color in the spring."

Because we don't want to have to say we told you so.

Purchase wildflowers online using our online store.

Insecta-Flora A Wildflower seed mix, beneficial insect attractant and alternative food source. Use for chemical-free biological control of crop-destroying insects with the beauty of spring wildflowers. Call (805) 684-0436 to order.

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