by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Cucumbers are pest-prone and pollinator-dependent, so the companions worth your time mostly do one of three jobs: pull beetles and aphids away (nasturtium, marigolds, radishes), bring in the bees and beneficial … [Read more...]
26 Tomato Companion Plants – and 5 You Don’t Want Nearby
by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: Companion planting really can help your tomatoes — but I'll be honest with you, not every old garden pairing holds up. The pairings I trust most are using a hairy vetch cover crop to fight early blight and Septoria … [Read more...]
10 Herbs You Should Never Plant Together
By Jennifer Poindexter When you research gardening, it’s common to read articles on companion planting, but have you ever considered which plants you shouldn’t grow near each other? If you’re interested in starting an herb garden, you should pay close attention to … [Read more...]
20 Companion Plants for Peppers
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you adding peppers to your home garden? Would you like to get the most bang for your buck in your growing space? Consider companion planting. This type of gardening allows you to plant items next to each other where one (or both) plants receive a … [Read more...]
What is a polyculture garden?
QUESTION: What is a polyculture garden? I was visiting an arboretum recently and the tour guide mentioned it in passing and I was not able to ask him at the tour because it was a big group. What did she mean? - Rita S GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: This is a specific label for the … [Read more...]
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