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2) The complete guide to companion planting: everything you need to know to make your garden successful
Author
Series
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The idea of companion planting has arisen in the gardening community in recent years as an extremely viable new take on how plants should be situated, grown, and cultivated. Whether you are planting Tomatoes and Onions or Carrots and Corn, the proper pairing of your plants can have a major impact on your eventual harvest and the quality of your vegetables. This book shows you everything you need to know to effectively pair your crops in a way that...
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Fight garden pests and increase your yields the natural way with this tried-and-true technique! Planting vegetables and flowers together is one of the oldest ways to create a healthy, bountiful garden. Adding flowers to your food garden improves biodiversity, enhances pollination, and increases the numbers of beneficial pest-eating insects-with the bonus of providing beautiful bouquets of cut flowers to brighten your home and give to your family and...
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Plant parsley and asparagus together and you'll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem. For over 30 years, this classic companion-gardening...
Author
Publisher
Storey Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
From deterring insect pests with hot peppers to encouraging strawberries by bordering them with chrysanthemums, Louise Riotte shows you how to use the natural qualities of common plants to increase your garden's productivity. Roses Love Garlic profiles hundreds of plants, features sample garden designs, and includes recipes for using your harvest to make herbal cosmetics, medicinal mixtures, and plant-based dyes. You'll enjoy learning about the fascinating...
13) Great garden companions: a companion-planting system for a beautiful, chemical-free vegetable garden
Author
Publisher
Rodale Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Designed to help readers make organic gardening easy and productive by using plants themselves instead of chemical care, a gardener offers a system that encourages pest-free growth.
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Inspiration for stunning planting for your garden throughout the year. Anna Pavord selects 60 "star plants" -- from iris to hostas -- and pairs each with two perfect partners: shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, and annuals that no garden should be without. This classic book reveals how best to group plants in a garden to create a year-long display. Ranging from hydrangeas, salvias and ferns to dahlias, tulips and snowdrops, each star plant is paired...
16) The encyclopedia of planting combinations: the ultimate visual guide to successful plant harmony
Author
Publisher
Firefly
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English