Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful GardeningEmploys a dictionary format to furnish information on the characteristics and uses of plants that promote the growth of other varieties, offering descriptions of helpful weeds and insect-repellent plants. |
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... soil and first became popular in the 1800's , is largely accomplished by using raised beds which may be any length but are narrow enough to permit easy handling from either side . Prepare the soil by loosening to a depth of 12 inches ...
... soil and first became popular in the 1800's , is largely accomplished by using raised beds which may be any length but are narrow enough to permit easy handling from either side . Prepare the soil by loosening to a depth of 12 inches ...
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... soil , and it's important to know , because many plants thrive only when the pH value of the soil closely approximates the optimum for their particular kind . Soil acidity may be of two kinds , active and potential . It is a state in ...
... soil , and it's important to know , because many plants thrive only when the pH value of the soil closely approximates the optimum for their particular kind . Soil acidity may be of two kinds , active and potential . It is a state in ...
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... soil by way of their stalks and leaves . When these weeds are turned under , the minerals become avail . able to ... soil is deficient . Such weeds as sheep sorrel and plantain , which thrive best in acid soil , are rich in alkalinizing ...
... soil by way of their stalks and leaves . When these weeds are turned under , the minerals become avail . able to ... soil is deficient . Such weeds as sheep sorrel and plantain , which thrive best in acid soil , are rich in alkalinizing ...
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