Using cover plants to remove pollutants from arable soil
Nitrate, pesticides, metals and plastic agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and ...
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‘Shrubs for Shrikes’ Strives to Save Indiana’s Butcherbirds From Going Extinct
A state-run program pays farmers to help beleaguered Loggerhead Shrikes rebound by putting more shrubby habitat back on the ...
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Best types of cosmos – 15 beautiful varieties to grow for a colorful summer display
These flowers instantly brighten flower beds, they're popular with pollinators and they make charming cut flowers ...
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Best plants for a Scandi-style backyard – 7 gorgeous suggestions from landscape designers for a Nordic-inspired look
If you’re looking to create a garden with that effortless, natural beauty often found in Scandinavian landscapes, the key is ...
Year-round gardening: Mulch is ideal way to reduce watering, enrich soil and suppress weeds
• Applied to depth of 4 inches, mulch suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. Too much mulch, though, ...
The cover crops you put in last autumn have done their job. Here’s what to do next
Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...