How to Plant Flower Seeds Outside

Planting a garden of flowers outside is a great way to add fragrance as well as beauty to your surroundings. Planting the seeds will give you visible results of your hard work. You can start by purchasing the seeds and a few other materials.

Materials Needed

• Rake


• Gloves


• Seeds


• Mulch


• Garden hose

1. Decide where you want the garden located. Take a rake and tear up the soil in the area. This will help the seeds grow better. Make sure you wear gloves to protect your hands.


2. Make sure you follow the instructions on the package of seeds to help you determine how far down into the soil to plant the seeds. Use your hand to create the first hole for the seeds.


3. Pour a few seeds in your hand and sprinkle sand over them. Place the sand and seeds into the first hole. Cover the hole with dirt and make sure it is packed down tightly.


4. Move to the next hole and plant the seeds. Continue this process in one row then move to the next row until you are completely done planting in the area.


5. Cover the top of the hole with a small amount of mulch. Lightly water the area to make the garden moist, but do not flood it. You should only water the garden with 1-inch of water each time you water the area. The best way to gauge how much water is being applied is by placing a few cans in the garden. Once you notice 1 inch of water in the can you can stop watering the garden.