Garden Q&A: What is the best time of year to sow wildflowers?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

These wildflowers show off their summer colours in Skibbereen, West Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

I believe March-April and September-October are the best times to sow a wildflower patch. I have just cleared an area and am wondering if I should hold off now until September. Some Irish websites say June is not too late if rain is expected. I am in Achill, Co Mayo, so rain is always expected!

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