Know what grows well together — and what doesn't. Select a plant below to see its best friends and worst enemies.
Plant corn, beans, and squash together. The corn provides a structure for beans to climb. Beans fix nitrogen in the soil. Squash spreads along the ground, shading out weeds and keeping the soil moist. Indigenous peoples have used this trio for thousands of years.
Plant marigolds around your garden borders. They repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes naturally. They work with almost every vegetable and are one of the few truly universal companion plants.
Planting herbs like basil, rosemary, and parsley between your vegetables creates natural pest control. The strong scents confuse pests looking for their target crops. Plus, you get fresh herbs for cooking.
Mint is a great companion for peas and lettuce, but always plant it in a pot or container. If you plant mint directly in the ground, it will take over your entire garden bed within one season.
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