Soil science
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ArticleBest Plants for Cover Crops
Typical cover crops are annuals, biennials, or short-lived perennials (three to five years). Each has its pros and cons. Here are a few of my favorite plants to use as…
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ArticleHow To Get Rid of Cover Crops
Selecting a cover crop should be a thoughtful process that takes into account the end (how you’ll get rid of it) before you even plant the seeds. Yes, you want…
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How-ToHow to Use Cover Crops to Improve Soil
Productive vegetable gardening is all about soil fertility. The underlining principles of maintaining healthy soil are keeping the soil covered as much as possible, disturbing the soil as little as…
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How-ToPut the Life Back Into Your Soil
For many decades, soil science focused on the physical and chemical properties of the earth beneath our feet. Researchers explored the importance of key plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium,…
Fine Gardening Magazine
Fine Gardening – Issue 217
