Plants That Look Great Above Ground – and Fix Your Soil Below
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Plants That Look Great Above Ground – and Fix Your Soil Below

Most people think of fertilizers and compost when they want healthier soil, but nature already has some amazing helpers growing right in your garden. Certain plants can actually fix nitrogen, break up compacted ground, attract earthworms, and add nutrients all on their own. The best part? Many of these plants are gorgeous, too. Growing them […]

By Ethan Brooks

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