Till the soil before planting the seeds. Use a rake, tiller, or pitchfork to dig 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) under the soil. Turn the soil over until you’ve loosened all the soil in your flower bed
Soft-shelled seeds should be pressed lightly into the soil, while hard-shelled seeds should be completely covered with soil.
The soil should always be moist while the seeds are germinating. To see whether the soil is actually moist
press your finger down into your flowerbed. If the soil feels dry under the surface, you know you need to water your seeds
If it rains, you shouldn't have to water your flowers.