Companion planting, or planting different species near each other for their benefit, could be a key to a flourishing garden ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

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 ...

Companion planting is the practice of enhancing your crop production by growing combinations of different plants close together. Some combinations can significantly benefit plants and enrich the soil, ...

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 ...

The secret to getting a bountiful garden isn't blasting Bach throughout the night but creating harmony. We're not talking about the vocal kind but the symbiosis that comes from companion planting.

Plants don’t thrive in isolation—they need friends (just like us). One common theory touted by a number of master gardeners says that pairings of certain plants will help them thrive, while other ...

My Sicilian grandmother always planted basil next to her tomatoes. She claimed the basil made the tomatoes taste sweeter. Grandma never spent time in the library researching scientific articles on ...

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, ...