It's important to read the seed label before purchasing. Inert material is something you'll see on the tag; here's why you should avoid it.

The seed law requires all seed being sold to be labeled, and the label must include percentages of pure seed, other crop seed, weed seed, inert matter, and germination. A seed test will give the ...

Plant labels are one of the first things to look at when considering buying a garden plant, and they can be helpful, but they ...

A woman chooses a packet of seeds from the selection hanging on the shelves in a garden center. - Juan Reig Peiro/Getty Images ...