Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

If you want your strawberries to be healthy and happy, keep a close eye on what other plants they are hanging out with!

Learn about companion planting. Discover its benefits, how it works, and possible plant combinations.

Why It Works – The Science of Companion Planting There is certainly a bit of garden folklore associated with companion planting, however there is plenty of biology and plant science to back it up.

Companion planting has been around in some form or another for thousands of years. Much of the available information relates to anecdotal evidence passed down through generations and folklore.

Low-growing companion plants block pests from the soil where they lay their eggs and pupate. For example, fernlike dill foliage planted among broadleaf broccoli reduces egg laying by cabbageworms ...

The example of plants co-existing well together most familiar to many of us is the “three sisters” system that Native Americans used when planting beans, corn and squash together.

Companion planting is the practice of growing one plant to assist a different plant as part of a community of plants. Fruits, vegetables and herbs can be more productive and resilient when each ...

Learn the best companion vegetables and what vegetables grow well together for specific plant combinations.