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# Since acidic or caustic liquids do not promote vegetation it's permissible to spill vinegar or alcohol on vegetation. Similarly according to many authorities if there is a great need it is permissible to urinate on plants on Shabbat. <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 268) </ref> | # Since acidic or caustic liquids do not promote vegetation it's permissible to spill vinegar or alcohol on vegetation. Similarly according to many authorities if there is a great need it is permissible to urinate on plants on Shabbat. <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 268) </ref> | ||
==Clearing the ground== | ==Clearing the ground== | ||
# It's forbidden to clear rocks, logs, or debris off the terrain as it is considered Mesakel (a Toldah of Choresh) because it improves it for planting. <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255) </ref> | # It's forbidden to clear rocks, logs, or debris off the terrain as it is considered Mesakel (a [[Toldah]] of Choresh) because it improves it for planting. <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255) </ref> | ||
# Leveling terrain is a form of landscaping which is a Toldah of Choresh (Mashveh Gumot). <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255) </ref> | # Leveling terrain is a form of landscaping which is a [[Toldah]] of Choresh (Mashveh Gumot). <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255) </ref> | ||
# In previous centuries when the flooring was earth it there was no concern of Choresh when digging or filling in holes but there is a prohibition of Boneh (as it improves the structure of the floor). <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255-6) </ref> | # In previous centuries when the flooring was earth it there was no concern of Choresh when digging or filling in holes but there is a prohibition of Boneh (as it improves the structure of the floor). <Ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 2, pg 255-6) </ref> | ||
==Weeding== | ==Weeding== |