Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them ...

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Unstressed or heat tolerant bean plants produce full-length pods with even seed development ... Mulch also helps to keep the soil moist. Shade cloth can be placed over crops, using stakes or hoops as ...