Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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Clover
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Milkweed
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Nettles
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Thistles
Weeds That Attract Songbirds
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Chickweed
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Lamb's-quarters
Weeds That Attract Beneficial Insects
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Corn spurry
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Queen Anne's lace
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Wild mustard
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White clover
Weeds can be composted so long as they have been pulled before
they go to seed. If you have only pulled a few weeds, you can leave
them to dry in your pathway; however, if you have a whole bucketful
of weeds, it is best to remove them from the garden, because they
can attract pests. Place them into your compost instead; they are a
good source of green matter.
Most gardeners consider comfrey and stinging nettles to be weeds,
but they can be added to your compost or used to make a nitrogen-
rich fertilizer tea. Both of these plants draw up and store nitrogen in
their leaves. When they are composted or made into teas, the nitro-
gen is released.
Smoothie Garden Solution
Use quack grass to kill your slugs! Slugs avoid areas where this
weed grows. Put some quack grass in your blender with some
