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12. Planting Seeds

Duration: 1 to 5 years Cost on average: $1–$20* Consider the last occasion you went through an old packet of seeds to determine if they were still suitable to sow. A gardener's little wonders, seeds, have a countdown on them. They can live for one to five years, but as time goes on, their ability to sprout lessens.

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Planting Seeds ©Shutterstock/Olga Miltsova Why? Because seeds, although they are dormant, are living beings. Should they be kept in a warm, muggy environment, they may choose to go to bed early. Climatic, dry storage is essential. Therefore, conduct a brief germination test before designing your masterpiece of a garden. Nobody enjoys a garden full of promises without any flowers, after all!