I stopped using peat moss discs for seed starting many years ago when I learned that the peat bogs were being decimated by this practice. Instead, I save my eggshells throughout the year and fill them with my own homemade compost. Here's how:
Tip: Some seeds may require bottom heat which can be accomplished with placing the carton on top of your refrigerator, water heater, or a heat mat. You can also make a little greenhouse out of a bakery plastic container, so you will not have to water very much.
By littlegamma from Southern, AL
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
Can lawn weed killer be used in flower beds that are not planted with seeds? It has lilies and flowering trees. If so how long before sowing seeds?
By Dotfred
I personally wouldn't suggest this at all. Any time of weed killer will kill all plants in the area. Plus the weed killer will get into the dirt and you'll need to wait 60 to 75 days before planting in this area again.
Weed killer should be used on grass only. It will kill everything else.
Should I put a layer of dirt between the seed and the fertilizer or can I put the seed right on top of the fertilizer?
By Bruce R.
Depends on the type of seed, soil and moisture conditions, temperature, soil condition, etc. If you have the seed packet, follow the instructions on the packet.
Most seeds have their own energy supply and should not be fertilized, particularly if planted in well amended soil. You can start with a small amount of fertilizer, scratched lightly into the soil around the plants after they have developed two true leaves.
