Potatoes are cool-season, crops that grow in fertile soil conditions. They are heavy feeders and can be sensitive pests. Planting the right companion plants can help to improve soil health, repels pests and help in steady growth throughout the season. By enabling smart companion planting you can get better harvests, produce resilient potatoes and create a thriving garden. Best companion plants for potatoes: 1.Cilantro Cilantro or Coriander are good companion plants for potatoes. The shallow roots of cilantro don’t compete with potatoes much. The fragrance produced by cilantro repels aphids, potato beetles and spider mites from attacking your potatoes. When there are less pests, potatoes can grow even healthier producing…

Introduction Eggplant is a summer vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family. It grows best infertile soil rich in organic matter. This vegetable is vulnerable to pests such as whiteflies, mealy bugs and aphids.Practising companion planting is one way to get repel these pests, improve fruit yield and maximize space in your garden. In this article we discuss the best companion plants for eggplant.  Best companion plants for eggplant: 1.Marigold Marigolds are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants. Growing them near your eggplants can help deter pests and attract pollinators. Also, marigolds don’t compete for nutrients with eggplants. 2. Basil The strong aroma produced by basil can help to repel pests and…

Sunflowers are vibrant annuals that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. There are several varieties of sunflowers and they come in different colours as well. They are great companion plants that can be grown near vegetables and herbs. They help to attract pollinators and beneficial insects that can help in pollination and reducing pest attack. In this article we well discuss about the best companion plants for sunflowers. Best companion plants for sunflowers: 1. Corn Sunflowers and Corn make great companion plants. Both these plants grow tall and don’t compete for sunlight with one another. The deep roots of sunflowers help the short root system of corn. Sunflowers help to attract…

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool season. Growing spinach near herbs and other plants can help to repel many pests and insects from attacking your spinach. It also helps to diversify your garden and helps to use up soil space. Here are some of the best companion plants for spinach. Best companion plants for spinach: 1. Beans Spinach is a heavy feeder, growing beans near spinach can help to fix nitrogen in the soil. By planting beans and spinach together you can diversify your garden. 2. Nasturtiums Planting nasturtiums at a distance from spinach can help to attract pests towards nasturtiums and this saves your…

Basil is an aromatic herb used for its medicinal and culinary purposes. There are many varieties of basil, the common varieties being holy basil, purple basil, sweet basil, Italian basil and Thai basil. Basil is a great companion for many vegetables and flowering plants. The pungent smell produced by basil deters many pests. Basil also helps to attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Companion planting is a practice where two plants are grown close to one another to benefit from each other. Practising companion planting can diversify your garden, maximise space, improve soil fertility, repel pests, attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Here are some companion plants for basil. Best…

Fruit trees are similar to vegetables and herbs and they benefit from companion planting. Planting shrubs, herbs and flowering plants near your fruit trees can help to attract beneficial insects repel pests and improve soil fertility. In permaculture, it is referred to as fruit tree guilds where small shrubs, herbs, other fruit trees and flowering plants are grown near the fruit trees. Diversifying can keep the soil in shade, and provide a habitat for beneficial insects which help to control pests. Find out what to plant near your fruit trees. What to plant near fruit trees Here are some companion plants for the following fruit trees. 1.Apple Chives, Chamomile, Basil…

Introduction Watermelon is a heavy-feeder summer crop that grows best in well-draining, fertile soil conditions. Companion planting is a great way to improve pollination, attract beneficial insects, and repel pests. Here are some of the best companion plants for watermelon. Best companion plants for watermelon Flowers: Cosmos, Sunflowers, Marigolds, Zinnias and Coneflowers. Cosmos: Cosmos helps to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Cosmos grows well in average soil conditions and does not compete with watermelons for nutrients. Sunflowers: Sunflowers help to attract beneficial insects that prey on pests. Sunflowers are heavy feeders, so make sure the soil is fertile before planting sunflowers and watermelons. Marigolds:Marigolds help to repel pests that attack…

Introduction Lavender is perennial shrub that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It can grow upto 3 feet tall and wide. Lavender is a drought and frost-tolerant flowering plant that repels pests and mosquitoes. Growing the right plants together can help them benefit from one another. Let’s find out the best companion plants for lavender. Best companion plants for lavender: 1.Gaillardia Gaillardia and lavender are both drought tolerant plants that attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden. Growing both of them together can add diversity and provide habitat for beneficial insects. Both of these plants are also low maintanence which is another benefit. 2. Catmint Both catmint and lavender are…

Dill is an herb that grows best in fertile soil conditions. It can grow well with several flowers and vegetable plants. Companion planting for dill is a good way to reduce pest attacks on other plants.  10 Best companion plants for dill 1. Marigold Marigolds are low maintanence flowering plants that help to attract beneficial insects and repel pests. 2. Oregano Growing both oregano and dill together can help to improve the aroma in your garden repelling pests from your garden. 3. Basil Basil is another aromatic herb that when grown together with dill can help to improve the aroma of plants. It can help attract beneficial insects and pollinators…

Bell peppers or Capsicum are native to Mexico, Central and South America. It is a cool season crop that requires fertile, well-draining soil to grow well. Bell peppers are vulnerable to pests and insects so it’s best to practice companion planting. 10 Best Companion Plants for Bell Peppers 1. Zinnia Zinnias are heat-loving flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden. These beneficial insects prey on pests that attack your bell peppers. 2. Oregano, Basil, Chives, Majoram Herbs are one of the best companion plants for bell peppers. Planting herbs next to your bell peppers is a great way to reduce pest attacks on your bell peppers. Herbs…