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1. A swelling or rising of the surface; the freezing and thawing action of frost which sometimes dislodges the [[crown]] of a plant leaving it partially or fully exposed above the soil line.<br> | 1. A swelling or rising of the surface; the freezing and thawing action of frost which sometimes dislodges the [[crown]] of a plant leaving it partially or fully exposed above the soil line.<br> | ||
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| + | Example of soil that has heaved up and then been pressed back down.<br><br> | ||
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Revision as of 20:10, 25 February 2006
1. A swelling or rising of the surface; the freezing and thawing action of frost which sometimes dislodges the crown of a plant leaving it partially or fully exposed above the soil line.
Example of soil that has heaved up and then been pressed back down.
Source: http://www.savvygardener.com/Features/frost_heaving.html
