Q.I have a small lawn that I want to convert to Gazanias. I would prefer to plant seeds in the ground and wait. It sounds lazyI know
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I don't think it sounds lazy. There will be weeding for the 2-3 weeks it takes Gazania seeds to germinate and throughout the growing season. Some weekly weeding in exchange for a colorful yard and no lawn care is a good trade. Make sure to purchase the true perennial or groundcover gazania. The flowers aren't as big or dazzling but plants are more reliably perennial. Watering until the plants are 4-6 inches to get them off to a good start while the roots get established. Have fun. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gazania/gazania-treasure-flowers.htm