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| Lemon grass is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, so it's ideal for use as a garden border. It can also be grown in pots, making it an ideal plant for small gardens or balconies. | Lemon grass is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, so it's ideal for use as a garden border. It can also be grown in pots, making it an ideal plant for small gardens or balconies. | ||
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| + | ====== Mixing Annual and Perennial Plants in the Kitchen Garden ====== | ||
| + | Mixing annual and perennial plants in a kitchen garden can bring many benefits to both the garden and the gardener. Perennial plants live for multiple growing seasons, while annual plants complete their life cycle in one growing season, but both can thrive in a kitchen garden environment. | ||
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| + | One of the main benefits of mixing annual and perennial plants in a kitchen garden is biodiversity. By growing a variety of plants, you can create a more resilient ecosystem, with a range of plants that provide different functions such as pest control, soil building, and nutrient cycling. A diverse garden also promotes beneficial insects and pollinators that can help to increase yields and control pests naturally. | ||
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| + | Annual plants are often used in kitchen gardens because they produce a quick yield and can be used for succession planting. Perennial plants, on the other hand, have a longer lifespan and are often easier to care for. By mixing annual and perennial plants, gardeners can have a continuous supply of fresh produce throughout the growing season, while also enjoying the ease of caring for perennials. | ||
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| + | Another benefit of mixing annual and perennial plants is that it can help to improve soil health. Perennial plants often have deep root systems that can penetrate the soil and break up compacted soil layers. This allows for better water and nutrient absorption, which can benefit annual plants grown in the same garden space. Additionally, | ||
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