Companion planting is when you are making a combination of a couple of plants in one place in order to help each other in different situations. If you consider starting with gardening it’s good to know these things.
These two plants look good together but the main reason why they are good to be next to each other is that the nasturtiums help the cucumbers by protecting them from pests.
By planting basil next to peppers you are protecting the peppers from spider mites, aphids, flies and mosquitoes, but you are also providing a better taste for the peppers.
Growing all kinds of squash near herbs is great because the flower herbs are attracting beneficial insects that are good for the plants.
Alyssum is a flowering herb that can be planted next to rolls of vegetables and works as a common pest of Swiss Chard.
This kind of method was used by the Native Americans in order to maximize the growing space. By this the plants are simply helping each other with the needed minerals.
By planting calendula next to broccoli you are protecting the broccoli from ladybugs and other insects.
This combination of planting partners is perfect because as the season cools down the lettuce likes to have a shadier area so here come the tomatoes in handy.
Lettuce can also grow in the shadow of eggplant but this doesn’t work all the time because not always eggplant grows big.
This pair even though they look like a crowded plant next to each other they are not. They are feeding from different nutrients from the soil and they are good together. Also radishes are faster to grow than carrots.
Basil is really helpful to be next to tomatoes not only because it is protecting the plants from all kinds of pests but it also gives the tomatoes a better taste.
Aphids are not a fan of stinky stuff so that’s why a garlic plant next to lettuce is a good thing.
Aphids just like garlic don’t like chives too so there is a plus solution to protect your lettuce.
The strong smell of these plants are keeping the aphids away. That’s why they are mostly great to be planted next to your other plants, even roses.
Geraniums look a little bit better next to roses than garlic and chives but do the same thing as them.
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