An extended shrub bed. Perennial - A plant that grows and flowers for many years. Processed Manure - Sterilized, dried, and bagged manure. Raised Beds - Planting areas that are mounded or boxed above ground level. Hilling soil is another method of raising the soil level.
Soil dries out and warms up much more quickly permitting earlier planting and later harvesting.
Rank Foliage - New foliage that has grown too large. Rhizome - A thickened stem with root below and growth above. The area where food energy may be stored, as in bearded iris. Sandy Loam - A combination of sandy soil and loam. Sand content provides good drainage.