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From tomatoes and peas to herbs and flowers, compatible plant pairings improve growth, deter pests and make the most of limited space.

Every gardener wants their garden to thrive. If you've had trouble in the past with issues like pests or yield, then it might be time to try out a gardening technique called companion planting. It may ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Pumpkins will always grow best when given the ideal environment in which to thrive, and that includes giving them the best companion plants. This guide highlights some of the best vegetables, flowers, ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

If you’re just getting into square foot gardening for the first year or looking for a fresh way to plan your small space vegetable garden, you’re going to love this companion planting chart! At ...

You've probably heard gardeners discuss companion planting and how it benefits your garden. But have you heard someone talk about adding borage (Borago officinalis) as a companion plant for better ...

If any aspect of gardening can be controversial, companion planting is at the top of the list. The general idea of companion planting is growing certain plants together to aid one or both — in a sense ...