I think that works in spots where that sort of plant is already growing happily and well established, because obviously the conditions in that spot are suitable for that type of plant.
In situations where something has been planted earlier that year by humans, it may well have done well through the summer, but the usual winter conditions in that particular spot may not be suitable for the seeds to germinate and establish without tlc.
That’s why we give so many of our plants a helping hand to get established. We’re not content to just let things grow where they will.
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I think it depends on the plant too @Lyn. If you think about how many seeds a foxglove drops - thousands, but not all of them make it to maturity because they can't germinate and grow on well enough, it's a bit of a lottery. Like frog spawn/tadpoles Unfortunately - willowherb doesn't seem to have that problem!
Plant your Gaultherias and don't worry too much about the Chamomile @hi2u_uk. If you want the latter, you can always sow some in spring
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
There is a basic gardening mantra - right plant, right place - that will save you a lot of time and money. First assess your soil , the aspect, local climate etc and then make sure your chosen plant is suited to them.
Assuming you've done that before deciding on the gaultherias, plant them and mulch the soil between them after watering them in. The mulch will help keep weeds down and any that do appear can be simply hoed off.
When you do sow seeds in future, check the best time of year to do this as they need the right air and soil temperatures as well as moisture and light levels to germinate and thrive.
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i think i will wait a week or two and hope that the weather kills off the seeds so they will never germinate and then plant the gaultherias in the area
The longer you wait, the more chance that the soil will be frozen, then you shouldn't be planting. I don't understand why you are worried about planting them now, if weeds grow you will remove them, should be the same if your seedlings grow.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Unfortunately - willowherb doesn't seem to have that problem!
Plant your Gaultherias and don't worry too much about the Chamomile @hi2u_uk. If you want the latter, you can always sow some in spring
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Assuming you've done that before deciding on the gaultherias, plant them and mulch the soil between them after watering them in. The mulch will help keep weeds down and any that do appear can be simply hoed off.
When you do sow seeds in future, check the best time of year to do this as they need the right air and soil temperatures as well as moisture and light levels to germinate and thrive.
I don't understand why you are worried about planting them now, if weeds grow you will remove them, should be the same if your seedlings grow.
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