Chemical-Free Strategies for Weed Control

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Chemical-Free Strategies for Weed Control

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May 4, 2022

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Dr. Toni DiTommaso of Cornell University explains how familiarity with the ecology of weeds can help a gardener control their impact on the garden without resorting to toxic chemicals, and shares the web address of a free book-length guide to the subject

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May 4, 2022

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