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Can I stop bird seed germinating?

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Sunday, 24 March 2019 at 3:00 pm

Watch our Quick Tips video to find out how to stop bird seed germinating in your garden.

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Feeding the birds is a popular and rewarding activity, but seed spilled from feeders can germinate in the soil. Emma Crawforth, BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, explains how to prevent bird seed from germinating, in this Quick Tips video.

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