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Design and build flowing water features, dry creek beds, and bog gardens that transform garden areas and support extraordinary biodiversity.
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The traditional Native American polyculture of corn, beans, and squash — adapted for Australian conditions with modern planting guides.
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The most effective pest management is a garden designed to resist pest pressure. This final guide brings everything together — soil health, plant diversity, habitat for beneficia…
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