Paying attention to the interactions among plants is important for gardeners. Building a successful plant community – whether it's an ornamental garden, grass lawn or annual crop – requires knowing when to take steps to ensure an optimum growing environment.
Ann Marie VanDerZanden |
Jan 2008 |
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Photo: from Landschoot, 2018 (Cropped from original)
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