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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Brandon Marcus

How Cover Crops Restore Soil After Summer Stress

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By the time summer winds down, your soil is basically begging for a spa day. Long days of scorching sun, sudden downpours, and constant demands from your veggies and flowers leave it worn out, compacted, and gasping for nutrients. Think of soil like an athlete after a marathon—depleted, exhausted, and in need of some serious recovery time.

That’s where cover crops swoop in like the unsung heroes of the farm and garden world. These green warriors do more than just “cover” your soil—they recharge, restore, and prepare the ground for next season’s growth.

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