The Art of Companion Planting With Bulbs, Tubers and Rhizomes
- Authors
- Atlantic-Publishing-Co.
- Publisher
- Atlantic Publishing Group Inc
- Tags
- tubers , garden , maintenance , companion planting , bulbs , rhizomes: flowers , guide
- Date
- 2012-08-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 1.31 MB
- Lang
- en
Companion planting is a phrase that has taken on many meanings for today’s gardeners. Within the scientific com- munity, companion planting is also called intercropping and is a form of polyculture, which describes a method of planting species of plants together for mutual benefit, usually in agricultural situations.
This book will introduce you to a variety of common bulbs, tubers and rhizomes used in companion planting, dis- cuss the basic growing conditions, the benefits of the plants, and the best companion plants. As a bonus for all types of companion planting, there is special section on feeding your garden properly to ensure it grows big and healthy, and a chapter on garden maintenance. Case studies of real stories from real people, along with a list of resources to help you learn more about companion planting in general are also included.
Gardening — especially when using companion planting techniques— is a cathartic process full of learning and joy!