Articles for category: Companion Planting

Companion Plants for Veg Garden

Companion plants are plants that thrive when grown near each other. They can benefit from one another by providing support, such as shade and wind protection, or by attracting beneficial insects and repelling pests. Some common companion plants for a vegetable garden include marigolds, nasturtiums, mint, chives , garlic , petunias and oregano. Marigolds produce ...

Vegetable, Herbaceous, Bedding Plants & Flowers

There is an endless variety of plants that can be classified as vegetable, herbaceous, bedding plants or flowers. The list below represents just a small sampling of what is available: Vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash, beans, peas Herbaceous plants: roses, tulips, daffodils, lilies Bedding plants: impatiens, petunias, marigolds If you’re looking for something to add ...

Companion Flowers for Bush Beans

Bush beans are a type of bean plant that grows in an upright and compact shape. Companion flowers for bush beans can be planted around the base of the plant to attract beneficial insects, such as pollinators, which will help with pollination and increase yields. Flowers like marigolds, calendula, borage, cosmos, nasturtiums and zinnias work ...

Companion Planting What Not to Plant Together

Companion planting is a technique used to grow different plants together for optimal growth, pest control and nutrient balance. However, some plants do not mix well and can inhibit each other’s growth or even harm one another if planted too close together. Common examples of what not to plant together include tomatoes and potatoes; cabbage ...

Companion Planting Kohlrabi

Companion planting is the practice of growing certain plants together to maximize their growth and health. One such example is planting kohlrabi with companion plants. Kohlrabi grows best when planted alongside other vegetables like beans, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes as well as herbs like basil and parsley. The plant also benefits from ...

Companion Planting Vegetables With Lavender

Companion planting vegetables with lavender is the practice of growing different types of plants near each other to enhance their growth and health. Lavender has many benefits when planted next to vegetables, such as repelling pests, attracting beneficial insects, improving soil fertility, and providing an attractive border. Planting lavender near vegetables can protect them from ...

Companion Planting for Zucchini And Squash

Companion planting is a great way to ensure that your zucchini and squash have the best chance of growing healthy. Companion planting involves grouping plants together which benefit each other by either providing protection or nutrients, or attracting helpful insects. Some good companion plants for zucchini and squash are corn, marigolds, cucumbers, nasturtiums, bush beans, ...

Companion Planting in Containers

Companion planting in containers is the practice of growing two or more plants together to benefit each other. For example, marigolds and tomatoes can be grown together in a container as marigolds repel tomato worms, while tomatoes provide shade for the marigold root system. The same principles apply for companion planting in containers that you ...

Companion Planting With Mustard Plant

Companion planting with mustard plant is a great way to increase soil fertility, control pests and weeds, and improve the overall health of your garden. Mustard plants are nitrogen-fixing plants which means they take nitrogen from the atmosphere and turn it into a form that other plants can use as fertilizer. This helps keep soil ...

How to Design a Garden Layout

When designing a garden layout, there are many factors to consider such as the type of plants you want to grow, the amount of sun and shade in your garden, and the size of your space. Once you have an idea of what you want to grow, sketch out a rough plan of your garden ...