Companion Planting
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Companion Planting Basics in a Vegetable Garden
Companion planting is the practice of strategically growing different plants close to each other in the garden to benefit one or both plants. It involves pairing plants that have complementary characteristics, such as natural pest repellence, soil enrichment, or improved growth. The concept relies on the natural relationships between plants and how they interact with […] More
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Corn, Beans, and Squash: The Three Sisters
Sometimes one vegetable crop can help another vegetable crop grow better just by being nearby. For example lettuce and spinach often grow better in the shade of a taller plant. Growing two or more crops in close proximity for a shared benefit is called companion planting. A classic planting of three garden companions is corn, […] More
Stephen Albert
