"Maximize Your Spring Garden with This Nail Clipper Hack"

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Source: House Digest
"Maximize Your Spring Garden with This Nail Clipper Hack"
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Some plant seeds, known as "hard-to-start" seeds, require specific conditions to germinate, and physically dormant seeds may benefit from scarification to break down their hard shell. Using a nail clipper, lightly clip the side of the seed shell to reveal the internal seed, mimicking the natural process that occurs in the wild. This process can increase successful seed germination and lead to faster-growing and healthier seedlings, resulting in a fuller and more vibrant garden in spring.

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