Surprisingly simple strategy for planting seeds

You finally found some time to plant the annuals you picked up at the garden center. To make the job quick and easy, insert a sharpened pencil (point down) about 2 inches into the soil and remove it, then drop a seed into the newly formed depression. The pencil’s sharp point creates holes that are the perfect size for your seedlings to grow. Plus, the pencil takes care of the dirty work so you can keep your hands clean.