Managing Self-Seeding Annuals

[Susan BBPM]

I've always grown seedlings in plug trays and planted them out in the spring. I grow a lot of hardy annuals that readily self seed, but in the past I've always had to eradicate all the 'volunteer' seedlings in spring because I don't know which are weeds!!

So - if anyone allows plants to self-seed.....how do you manage things and prevent it turning into a complete mess?

Also, assuming you add compost to your beds over winter - surely this stops little seeds from growing?

Any tips and ideas for managing self seeding flowers and veg greatly appreciated.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Once you have become accustomed enough to know what is what a hoe is good, you can eradicate the weeds and in between seedlings so you can keep the hoe going between them and give them room to grow.