While it’s common for people to buy a seed mix and just throw it on the soil, there are actually many factors to consider to get the best results.
Below are a couple of videos which talk about soil prep and seed mixes necessary to have good results.
Video #2 – Click on this link and then look for Plant for Success.
Another nice video is Why Pollinator Habitat Makes Sense.
Here are a couple of other good videos from this website.
https://nctc.fws.gov/topic/online-training/webinars/monarch-conservation.html