Sunday, March 29, 2015

What Is Reseeding: How To Manage Self-Seeders

By Bonnie L. Grant One of the best bangs for your gardening buck is a reseeding plant. What is reseeding? The term refers to plants that set viable seed, which finds fertile ground in a zone for which it is hardy and grows anew the next season. They are essentially renewable plants, an environmentally responsible way to garden. That being said, these plants can quickly get out of hand without the right management. Read on to learn more. What is Reseeding? Self-seeding plants are often annual or biennial flowers. You may also find your fruits and vegetables are prolific reseeders, sometimes springing from your compost heap. Any seeds that are allowed to mature and sprout the next season are often called volunteers. These plants don’t sow themselves in well behaved rows but in unruly abundance, and mix amongst themselves. This can give a flower bed a unique charm and lively color.

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