The Naturally Bug-Free Garden: Controlling Pest Insects Without Chemicals
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No more harmful sprays in the garden!Do you want to grow beautiful, delicious fruits and vegetables without poisoning your yard with chemicals? Naturally Bug-Free shows you how to bring your garden ecosystem into balance so that beneficial insects and larger animals do the work of pest control for you.In addition to ecosystem balancing, the book includes hands-on pest-control techniques such as succession planting, choosing resistant plant varieties, and shielding plants with row covers. Paying attention to the nutritional needs of your vegetables can also deter pests, and the remaining insects are simple to hand-pick.Hess's newest book sums up seven years of experience growing all of her family's vegetables. With the help of this photo-rich text, your garden can also be naturally bug-free.
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