Top tips for sowing annuals

● Prepare the ground well and remove weeds, as seedlings will struggle if competing with them.

● Mix very fine seed with horticultural sand before sowing, so you can see where the seed lands.

● If pigeons are a problem, cover seedlings with a protective cloche.

● Once seedlings have two leaves, they can be thinned.

● Follow the advice on the seed packets and use plant labels.