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Birds like seeds. They’re like candy to flying critters - high in calories, without any hard work needed to hunt for them. When you plant fields of scattered wildflower seeds, you have to be very careful to keep birds from flocking to the area for a tasty handout.

There’s an easy way to prevent birds from eating 99.9% of the seeds that you sow, and it also helps wildflowers get started. Here’s how to make protective mud balls for your seeds: Start with some potting soil or humus, add the seeds you’d like to grow, and then pour in some water. Mix everything evenly together, and then roll the blended mixture into balls.

When you scatter the mud balls around, birds will be much less tempted to swoop down and gobble up your seeds. But, the moisture and good soil will activate the seeds, giving them the boost they need to get started.

Photo courtesy of shacker at Flickr.com.

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