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Spring is here, and it’s time to plant smarter, not harder! 🌿 Did you know that some plants thrive when grown together, while others can actually stunt each other’s growth? Welcome to companion gardening, the natural way to boost plant health, improve soil, and even repel pests—all without chemicals.
Whether you’re planting tomatoes and basil for a more flavorful harvest or marigolds and beans to keep pests away, these perfect plant pairs will help your garden flourish this season!
✔ Why They Work: Basil enhances the flavor of tomatoes and repels pests like aphids and whiteflies.
✔ Bonus Tip: Add marigolds nearby for an extra pest-fighting boost!
✔ Why They Work: Onions keep carrot flies away, while carrots loosen the soil for onion bulbs to grow better.
✔ Bonus Tip: Avoid planting dill near carrots, as it can stunt their growth.
✔ Why They Work: Nasturtiums repel aphids and beetles while providing ground cover to keep the soil cool for cucumber roots.
✔ Bonus Tip: Nasturtium flowers are edible and add a peppery kick to salads!
✔ Why They Work: Beans fix nitrogen in the soil, helping nearby plants grow stronger, while marigolds deter nematodes and other pests.
✔ Bonus Tip: Swap marigolds for dill or rosemary to attract even more pollinators.
✔ Why They Work: Sunflowers provide natural support for vining pumpkin plants and attract pollinators for better fruit production.
✔ Bonus Tip: Keep potatoes away from pumpkins, as they compete for nutrients.
With the right plant pairings, your garden will be healthier, more productive, and naturally pest-resistant. Try these combos this spring and watch your plants thrive together!
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