The belief that two plants growing near each other produce mutual benefits. Learn more at www.companionplanting.net. Compost

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Any soil with a pH lower than 7. Alkaline (basic) soil

A plant that completes its life cycle in one year. Bareroot

A plant that completes its life cycle in two years. Bolting

A plant propagation method wherein a part of a plant is cut and dipped in a rooting hormone to eventually grow into a new plant. Dead heading

Germinating seeds at the site you want them to grow, as opposed to growing them indoors before transplanting. Everblooming

One group used in classifying organisms. Families consist of a number of similar genera (plural for genus). Full sun

A group of species of plants that are closely related. Germinate

A plant that can withstand frost exposure without means of protection. Hardiness zone