Beneath the deep shade of the boreal conifers, the forest floor is cold, dark, and damp. The ground cover varies from bare patches of partially decayed conifer needles and debris to a profusion of ...

Improve your garden's health and productivity by using companion planting to deter pests, attract beneficial insects, and enhance soil quality.

By: Karina V. R. Schäfer (Rutgers University Newark, NJ) & Dirk W. Vanderklein (Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ) © 2011 Nature Education All plant growth ...

plants have leaves with pointy tips ... Buttress roots close buttress rootsA tree root that grows above the forest floor to provide nutrients and support. - large roots have ridges which create ...