Gardener's notebook: Self-seeding plants are the lazy gardener's secret weapon — here's how to get started

I love self-seeding plants. They are an unsung hero of the gardening world, and a secret tool in the arsenal of any professional gardener.

Self seeders single handedly elevate a garden, bringing an element of the wild to any space. As they spill out from the places they are meant to grow, they give the impression of a well established garden — even if it's only a few years old.