Shuttering Coal-fired Plants in US Improves Crop Yields

As long as man has been dabbling in agriculture, rotating cover crops has been recognized as an important part of the process. Why rotate cover crops? It promotes better soil texture and drainage, nutrient content, and reduces pest and disease issues. Cover crop rotation is specific to the types of crops you are growing and the individual needs of the soil. Why Rotate Cover Crops? Cover crops impart their nutrients when tilled into the soil. Their root systems can loosen

Stock photography shows us how much plants enjoy being softly cradled. (With sheepish apologies to The Hairpin.)

It’s a good idea to tidy congested strawberry beds before the growing season begins. This prevents the build up of fungal infections such as botrytis, and also removes shelter for pests such as slugs and snails. The important bits of the plants are the small shoots in the crown’s centre, which produce flowers then fruit. Follow our guide to tidying strawberries in spring, below.