self-seeding

Don’t Clear the Garden to the Last Leaf Some Plants Will Reward You with Free Harvests

Instead of clearing every bed bare in autumn, leave a few healthy plants to set seed and drop it in place. Self-seeding can save work and often produces tougher, better-adapted plants the following spring.

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Sow Once and Your Border Will Bloom for Years

Self-seeding flowers keep coming back by dropping seed after flowering, filling gaps and creating a natural, meadow-like look with very little effort. Choose reliable species and tweak your tidy-up routine to encourage seedlings without letting the bed look messy.

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