If you’re looking for fuss free, colourful flowers this summer then why don’t you try a method of sowing seed called fling and forget, simply the method where you scatter seed directly in your garden where you would like your flowers to grow. Debi Holland gives you a guide on how to sow and go with ease!
Fling and Forget Flower Seeds
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For an easy way to grow colourful flowers, try “fling and forget”. The idea is to scatter seeds directly where you want them to grow, without setting out individual plants.
Choose your seed. Use a ready-mixed packet or combine seeds you already have. Poppies, love-in-a-mist and cornflowers are examples you can sow straight into the garden. You could also try cosmos or zinnias when it’s warm enough for them.
Prepare and sow. Choose a sunny spot, pull up weeds and remove large stones. Rake the soil to a fine, crumbly texture. Scatter the seed as evenly as you can, moving your hand from side to side as you go.
Water gently. Use a watering can with a fine rose or a hose with a gentle spray so you don’t wash the seeds away. Keep the patch from drying out while the seeds germinate.
You can use the same method in pots for a patio or balcony. Prepare the compost, scatter the seed, water gently and watch for seedlings over the next few weeks.
