That's diligence, test-germinating seeds before planting. My native prairie plants self-seed. Luck of the draw. I have a $20 bag of diatomaceous earth that I was supposed to sprinkle on the dogs' food for flea and tick prevention, but they turned up their noses. Hmmm. I could use it on house plants? Outdoor plants getting decimated by .... well, that bag would go empty in ten minutes.

Time is indeed a valuable commodity, which is why I read a fraction of the posts I should on any given day. So many communities, so many good people! No need to reply to me. :)