When you sow new seeds in spring, it’s hard to remember exactly where they’re planted before they sprout. That’s a problem when putting in other seeds and plants and even for watering.

To make rows easy to find, sprinkle a little washed river sand over the seeds as you plant them. The seeds will sprout right through the sand, so you know exactly where to water.

The sand also helps keep the weeds down while providing good drainage.

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