Articles for category: Companion Planting

Companion Flowers for Vegetables Australia

Companion flowers are plants that can be grown in the same area as vegetables, providing various benefits such as pest control, pollination and soil fertility. In Australia, some of the best companion flowers for vegetable gardens include Marigolds (Calendula officinalis), Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) and Borage (Borago officinalis). These flowers have a variety ...

Companion Planting Lilies

Companion planting lilies is an effective way to attract beneficial insects and repel harmful ones. Planting companion plants like marigolds, lavender, yarrow, and chives near lilies can help deter aphids, spider mites, slugs and other pests that might otherwise do damage to the flowers. Additionally, these companion plants will provide food for pollinators such as ...

Companion Flowers for Vegetables Chart

A companion flowers for vegetables chart is a useful tool when planning out your vegetable garden. It gives you an idea of what flowers should be planted alongside your vegetables to create a beneficial environment for both the plants and their pollinators. The chart typically includes information about which flowers attract beneficial insects, such as ...

Companion Planting for Specific Vegetables

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together in order to increase yields and reduce pests. This method is especially useful when cultivating specific vegetables, as certain plants grow better with others and can help protect them from certain insect predators. For example, tomatoes benefit from being planted near basil, which helps deter ...

Companion Planting Japanese Maple

Companion planting Japanese Maple is a great way to help create a healthy and aesthetically pleasing garden. Japanese Maples are an ornamental tree that thrive in light shade and can reach heights of 25 feet. When companion planting with these trees, it’s important to choose plants that have similar growing conditions as the maple such ...