Companion planting is an idea that sounds almost magical. In theory, you can arrange your garden in such a way where all the plants live in perfect harmony and help each other grow. Companion planting ...

Companion planting improves plant health, deters pests, and enhances soil quality. Raised beds and vertical gardens are ideal for small spaces and make planting and harvesting easier. Planning with ...

A successful vegetable garden should not only contain vegetables. It should be a diverse planting scheme, or polyculture, that also includes herbs and a range of flowers. In an organic garden, ...

Perfect for a sunny garden, irises produce beautiful, stunning flowers from the late spring into the summer, depending on the type of iris you chose. But what plants should you plant nearby, so your ...

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Q: How does companion planting work? A: Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Last week, our discussion centered on how plant selections can improve gardening efficiency. We can expand gardening efficiency further if we include companion planting in the mix. Companion planting ...

Companion planting, or planting different species near each other for their benefit, could be a key to a flourishing garden next spring, according to Skagit County Master Gardener Rae Barto. Barto ...

Hostas are a favorite in Southern gardens, to be sure. Their large, vibrant leaves create a focal point that can certainly hold court on its own but, when planted with the right companions, can ...

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 ...