Kale and hearty

Generally it is best to keep perennials separate from the annual vegetables as the maintenance regime is different, and the soil preparation needs to be very good, as plants will be in situ for several years - up to 15 to 20 for asparagus. Mulching with compost or manure to prevent weeds and to reta...

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Published inNorthern Echo
Main Authors Alison Mundie Horticulturalist, Carr, Harlow
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Darlington (UK) Newsquest (North East) Ltd 01.02.2014
Subjects
Flowers & plants
Gardens & gardening
Manures
Vegetables
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Summary:Generally it is best to keep perennials separate from the annual vegetables as the maintenance regime is different, and the soil preparation needs to be very good, as plants will be in situ for several years - up to 15 to 20 for asparagus. Mulching with compost or manure to prevent weeds and to retain moisture is good practice, as is the removal of dead leaves and stems.