There is no area too limited for effective companion planting. Small garden beds are some of the best places to interplant and fill in spaces that would otherwise be bare. The result is even more of a delicious harvest to enjoy. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights the best ways to maximize your small space garden.
Combining flowers with vegetables in the same growing space is a great strategy to maximize garden productivity and visual appeal at the same time. But not all plant partnerships work equally well together. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores whether zinnias and tomatoes make good companions and how to successfully grow them together.
Tomato companions help your plants grow. It’s not magic, it’s science! These crops have complementary growth patterns, and planting them together takes advantage of their friendly nature. If you’re cultivating tomatoes, consider growing these 10 companion plants nearby.
Blueberries tempt our taste buds and offer superfruit levels of nutrition. They also provide landscape value in low bush and high bush form, from groundcovers to hedges. To get the maximum yield from vigorous plants, pairing them with the right garden partners enhances the long-lived performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what not to grow with blueberries and what to plant instead for the best health and harvest.
Tasty and aromatic, basil makes a great companion for many plants in the garden. There are a few plants that don't make ideal neighbors, though. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about plants that don't make good companions for your basil.
Basil and rosemary bring the fresh, herby flavor of summer. They also add a wonderful aroma to the garden and carry beneficial qualities for surrounding plants. But while they pair together in the kitchen, they aren’t a set match in the landscape. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores growing the duo together and their better pairings.
Are you growing cucumbers this season? So are we, and we know how important it is to give our cukes good neighbors. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what you shouldn't plant near your cucumbers.
Nasturtiums are a staple of the annual garden, but what do they do? Are they companion plants, trap crops, or something else? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she tries to uncomplicate the topic of nasturtiums and whether or not they keep bugs away.
Artichokes grow beautiful flowers and make delicious dips. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over 15 companion plants that grow well with artichokes.
Not everyone is meant to be paired together. In gardens, just as in life, some companions simply don’t work out. Companion planting is a great way to improve yields, save space, and reduce pest pressure, but some planting combinations can be detrimental to the growth of one or both crops.
Chard is a colorful leafy green that can be grown in the vegetable garden or as an ornamental plant. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon talks about 15 companion plants you can grow with chard.
Radicchio is a cool-season crop that adds a crunch to any dish. This leafy green can be paired with several different vegetables in your garden this season. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over all the plants you can grow with radicchio in the garden.