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Orchardgrass Information: Orchardgrass Uses In The Landscape
Orchardgrass is native to western and central Europe but was introduced to North America in the late 1700's as pasture hay and forage. What is orchardgrass? Learn more about this plant in the article that follows.
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Hairy Vetch Cover Crop Info: Hairy Vetch Planting Benefits In The Garden
Growing hairy vetch in gardens provides a number of benefits to home gardeners; vetch and other cover crops prevent runoff and erosion, and add organic matter and important nutrients to the soil. Click here for more info.
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Using Cover Crops In The Garden: Best Cover Crops For Vegetable Gardens
Many gardeners add compost, manure and other organic materials to enrich the soil, but another method is by planting veggie garden cover crops. So what is it and why is cover cropping for increased vegetable production a good idea? Click here to find out.
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Difference Between Green Manure And Cover Crops
The name may be misleading, but green manure has absolutely nothing to do with poop. However, when used in the garden, cover crops and green manure provides a number of benefits to the growing environment. Learn more in this article.
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Cover Crop Planting Guide: When To Plant Cover Crops
Cover crops serve a number of functions in the garden. They add organic matter, improve the soil's texture and structure, improve the fertility, help prevent erosion and attract pollinating insects. Find out about cover crop planting times in this article.
