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Companion planting for beginners : pair your plants for a bountiful, chemical-free vegetable garden / Brian Lowell, of YouTube's Next level gardening.

Summary:

Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease, while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But it is possible to have a healthy, thriving vegetable garden without using dangerous chemicals? It is, as long as you know how to pair up the right plants. Organic gardeners have known for years that planting the right plants together is the key to minimizing pests, improving soil quality, and increasing the yield of their gardens, and almost any vegetable you can grow likely has a beneficial companion. Companion planting is the ideal way to avoid using chemicals, while still increasing the efficiency of your garden. Expert organic gardener Brian Lowell will teach you how to use plants to create a beautiful, vibrant vegetable garden that will be free of toxic chemicals.

Record details

ISBN: 9780744045727
ISBN: 074404572X
Physical Description: 176 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : DK, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction to companion planting & organic gardening -- Getting our garden started -- Companion garden plans -- Soil : creating the foundation -- Watering : nurturing the growing environment -- Pest and disease management -- Calling in the troops (attracting beneficial insects) -- Weed management -- Vegetable reference.