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Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 f
f.
Ensure timely harvest management so that food is not left to waste or rot.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 e
e.
Monitor the planted areas regularly to check for any changes or disease.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 d
d.
Encourage plants that provide habitat and food sources for beneficial insects.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 c
c.
Use buffer zones with border area plantings (e.g., Queen Anne's lace) to encourage pest enemies, such as ladybugs.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 b
b.
Explore using insects that feed on pests, like predatory wasps.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 07 a
a.
Diversify vegetables to minimize damage from any one pest or disease.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 06 f
f.
In places with harsh winter conditions, consider that living walls may have a dormancy period and may need extra attention to appear attractive all year.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 06 e
e.
Consider the management needed for plants that will grow vertically and the reach needed to manage/harvest these plants. Also consider the use of basic pulley systems for maintaining hanging baskets.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 06 d
d.
Users of adjoining buildings should not be impacted by the height of the vertical walls.
Urban Agriculture > Best Practices > 06 c
c.
Maintain overall street visibility by ensuring visual connection between different users of the street, including pedestrians, bicyclists and automobiles, and nearby neighbors, such as residences and businesses. This encourages eyes on the street approach.

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