With the right technique and thoughtful plant selection, companion planting can be a highly effective way to maximize the yield of even the smallest of garden plots. Three sisters companion planting is arguably one of the most effective companion planting strategies in the history of agriculture. If you’ve heard the term before, you might be…
Companion planting is like a secret superpower for your asparagus crop. It’s all about swapping nutrients, scare away pests and inviting good bugs over to your asparagus party. It’s kind of a you-scratch-my-back-I-scratch-yours deal. There are many plants that make excellent companions for asparagus. Your choices include vegetables, herbs, and even flowers. One intriguing asparagus…
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique that has been used by indigenous peoples across the world for centuries. Companion planting can offer a diverse array of benefits that can help your tomato plants become stronger and healthier than ever before, and they will leave your garden more diverse and resilient for future seasons. Companion…
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique where crops that can mutually benefit one another are planted close together. It is a non-invasive way of controlling pests, nutrient availability in the soil, and attracting pollinators. Garlic is a popular companion plant because it emits a powerful smell that acts as a natural deterrent to many…
Companion planting is a revolutionary technique to keep your zucchini and summer squash healthy and productive. But which plants to grow with zucchini? The right companion plants for zucchini and summer squash need to have some qualities. They can’t compete for nutrients with your crops, have the right size and shape, attract the right insects…
With cheerful blooms that grow in a myriad of vibrant colors, petunias are a go-to flowering plant to add long-lasting appeal to your home from spring to the first frost of the year. These vibrant annuals are a low-maintenance, hardy option that will flourish in flower beds, hanging baskets, patio containers, or in mass plantings…
Hydrangeas, with their abundant, leafy foliage and expansive, multicolored blooms, are splendid in their singularity. These flowers, displaying a color spectrum from blue, white, and pink to red and even purple, create a vivid tapestry. Still, they do appreciate a good companion! If your objective is to seamlessly incorporate this flowering shrub into your garden,…
Strawberries are listed at the top of the “Dirty Dozen” as the produce that is most contaminated with pesticides. We don’t want these nasty chemicals in our gardens, and the best way to grow strawberries naturally is with companion planting. Companion planting is the practice of growing other plants in your garden that will benefit…
Growing fragrant and colorful roses that climb over gates, gazebos and pergolas can turn any garden into a little piece of heaven. Close your eyes and imagine them in that sunny green spot you had in mind… I know why you want one now! But we all know the truth: roses are not low maintenance,…
Cherry tomatoes produce smaller fruits than regular tomato plants, and they are popular amongst gardeners as they grow quickly and set fruits early in the season. They require many of the same conditions as full-sized tomatoes, but there are some specific care requirements that should be acknowledged for the plants to be successful. So if…