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.
In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over all the different crops you can plant with cauliflower. Cauliflower may be big, but you can plant plenty of things with it. You'll learn all about companion planting, and why it's a great idea to pair certain plants with your cauliflower this season!
Beets add a delightful crunch to any dish. You can grow this spring crop with a variety of plants to make the most of the space you have. Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon discusses 17 options for your next spring or fall garden.
Are you looking for some plants to grow next to your corn this season? There are many different options to choose from! In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Billon shares her favorite corn companions, wiith names and pictures of each!
Do you want to grow blazing star (Liatris spp.) and need some beautiful companion plants to grow with it? Blazing star is a spectacular native wildflower that also has some wonderful cultivars. Gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce 19 ideal perennial companion plants to grow with your Liatris.
Thinking of planting spinach with your garden grown carrots this season, but aren't quite sure if it's a good idea or not? These two popular vegetables are quite popular, but do they offer benefits when grown next to one another? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two vegetables will grow well together or if there are better companion plants for each.
You might think cantaloupe needs to be planted alone in a field to spread out, but that’s not the case! In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon lists 17 plants that work well with cantaloupe so you can make the most of your space.
Many perennial plants can grow well next to one another, but there are some that shouldn't be planted near each other at all. In this article, gardening expert Kayleigh Brillon examines the perennial plants you need to keep away from each other when planted in the garden.
Are you planning on companion planting your tomatoes this season, but aren't sure which plants to avoid? There are several plants that can compete with tomatoes for nutrients or attract unwelcome diseases into your garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares the plants you should avoid growing near your tomatoes this season.
Finding the right carrot companion plants will ensure you have a successful season! Our guide shares 27 must-grow plants and 7 to avoid.