{"id":4186,"date":"2023-06-03T11:56:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T11:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2023-07-03T18:48:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T18:48:41","slug":"companion-planting-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Companion Planting 101: The Complete Guide To choosing the right neighouring plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4186\" class=\"elementor elementor-4186\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f87d4 subhead-img-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"31f87d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b010d header3-open-maintitle elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7b010d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Companion Planting 101: The Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Neighouring Plants<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584ef3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-5957 elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"584ef3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/css\/widget-icon-list.min.css\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pro-elements\/assets\/css\/widget-theme-elements.min.css\">\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f113c6 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/author\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Saiqa Najeeb\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0ff47c0 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast Updated On: July 3, 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db4f287 header2-open-img elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db4f287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a 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href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Why_is_Companion_Planting_the_Secret_to_a_Thriving_Garden\" title=\"Why is Companion Planting the Secret to a Thriving Garden?\">Why is Companion Planting the Secret to a Thriving Garden?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Which_Plants_Are_the_Perfect_Companions\" title=\"Which Plants Are the Perfect Companions?\">Which Plants Are the Perfect Companions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Design_Your_Ideal_Companion_Planting_Garden\" title=\"Design Your Ideal Companion Planting Garden\">Design Your Ideal Companion Planting Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Tackle_Common_Companion_Planting_Issues\" title=\"Tackle Common Companion Planting Issues\">Tackle Common Companion Planting Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Companion_Planting_Techniques_for_Success\" title=\"Companion Planting Techniques for Success\">Companion Planting Techniques for Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/companion-planting-101\/#Inspiring_Companion_Planting_Success_Stories\" title=\"Inspiring Companion Planting Success Stories\">Inspiring Companion Planting Success Stories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b56bce5 header3-text-cont-half elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b56bce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your garden?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve got the secret sauce to turn your gardening game around: companion planting!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;re diving into the fascinating world of companion planting, a simple yet powerful technique that will revolutionize the way you grow your plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By understanding the basic aspects of this method, you&#8217;ll learn how to foster harmonious relationships between your plants, boosting their growth and vitality while keeping pests at bay.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab88d98 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6ab88d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e4aaf things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302e4aaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Companion_Planting\"><\/span>What is Companion Planting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4470372a header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4470372a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companion planting is the age-old practice of growing specific plants close together, allowing them to help each other grow, flourish, and fend off pests. Think of it as matchmaking for your garden \u2013 when done right, it can create a thriving ecosystem that benefits all its residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This concept dates back to ancient civilizations, such as the Romans, Greeks, and indigenous peoples of the Americas, who all recognized the value of plant relationships in agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59656d97 subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"59656d97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec89ae9 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec89ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Companion_Planting_the_Secret_to_a_Thriving_Garden\"><\/span>Why is Companion Planting the Secret to a Thriving Garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279e4370 know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279e4370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companion planting is like a magic recipe for a vibrant garden.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It promotes natural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/285189207_Companion_planting_and_insect_pest_control\">pest control,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/benefits-of-companion-planting#:~:text=Increased%20yields.,an%20artificial%20structure%20or%20trellis.\">boosts plant growth,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/benefits-of-companion-planting#:~:text=Companion%20planting%20is%20the%20practice,others%20can%20negatively%20affect%20crops.\">improves soil health.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The secret lies in the unique relationships between plants, creating a powerful synergy that makes the whole garden ecosystem more resilient and productive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/een.12880\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, companion planting can increase crop yields significantly when practiced effectively.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438695cc header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"438695cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5756e2c8 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5756e2c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Plants_Are_the_Perfect_Companions\"><\/span>Which Plants Are the Perfect Companions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c05af54 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"3c05af54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dad4ced mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dad4ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vegetable Duos<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1abb04d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1abb04d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/companion+planting+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-a-permaculture-plantation-with-cabbage-and-spring-unions-growing-in-plant-companionship-.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"vegetable companion planting\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe7a144 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fe7a144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-cherry-tomatoes-in-pots\/\">Tomatoes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/an-easy-guide-for-growing-basil-in-pots\/\">basil<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a classic duo, not just in Italian cuisine but also in the garden. Basil helps repel pests like whiteflies and hornworms that love to munch on tomatoes while enhancing their flavor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another dynamic duo is <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-carrots-from-seed\/\">carrots<\/a> and peas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 peas add nitrogen to the soil, giving carrots a nutrient boost.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, <\/span><b>squash, corn, and beans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form the famous &#8220;Three Sisters&#8221; combination, used by Native Americans for centuries to improve soil fertility and crop yield.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-580b5a4 mt-h3-block e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"580b5a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e7fe4 mt-h3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54e7fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flower and Herb Partners<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2dd315 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2dd315\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/companion+planting+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-companion-planting-organic-heirloom-tuscan-kale-edible-plant-with-sturdy-leaves-growing-.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"flower and herb companion planting\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2cfb40 mt-h3-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2cfb40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-marigold-from-seeds\/\">Marigolds<\/a> and almost any vegetable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make a lovely pair. Marigolds&#8217; strong scent deters pests like nematodes, protecting their vulnerable veggie friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lavender and roses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also share a special bond \u2013 lavender&#8217;s aroma repels aphids and other pests that target roses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Borage and several fruits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also pair well. Borage attracts beneficial insects and improves the flavor of nearby fruits like strawberries.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f78bf header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"24f78bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdc553 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdc553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Your_Ideal_Companion_Planting_Garden\"><\/span>Design Your Ideal Companion Planting Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f90a658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/companion+planting+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-home-grown-homegrown-organic-vegetables-growing-in-a-uk-garden-in-spring-1905678535-tran.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"garden design for companion planting\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daecac7 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daecac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assess Your Garden&#8217;s Needs<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start planting, take a good look at your garden. Consider sunlight, soil type, and the plants you want to grow. Identifying your garden&#8217;s needs will help you select the best companions for your plants. For example, if your garden is shady, choose plant pairings that thrive in low-light conditions.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose the Perfect Plant Pairings<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know your garden&#8217;s needs, it&#8217;s time to choose your plant partners. Research which plants benefit each other and avoid combinations that may cause problems. Keep a list of good pairings handy to make planning easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plan Your Garden Layout<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your plant pairings in mind, sketch a garden layout that maximizes the benefits of companion planting. Remember to factor in each plant&#8217;s size, growing habits, and sunlight requirements. Design your garden so that taller plants provide shade for smaller, sun-sensitive plants, and consider spacing to ensure adequate room for growth and airflow.<\/span><\/p><p>Check out our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/how-to-grow-lettuce-indoors\/\">How to start your vegetable garden.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-427f0a6 header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"427f0a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fadde54 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fadde54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tackle Common Companion Planting Issues\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59460bb header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59460bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Combat Pest Problems<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pests can wreak havoc on your garden, but companion planting can help keep them at bay. Introduce plants that repel pests or attract beneficial insects to maintain a healthy balance in your garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, plant <a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-dill-in-pots-a-beginners-guide\/\">dill<\/a> or fennel attracts predatory insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which help control aphid populations.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address Nutrient Deficiencies<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some plants are nutrient hogs, while others are more giving. Be mindful of the nutrient needs of your plants and pair them with companions that complement or support their needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, heavy feeders like <a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/growing-cherry-tomatoes-in-pots\/\">tomatoes<\/a> can be planted with nitrogen-fixing legumes to ensure they have enough nutrients to grow.<\/span><\/p><p>Check out how to choose\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/find-the-best-soil-for-vegetable-garden\/\">the best soil for your vegetable garden<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c79a3bb header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"c79a3bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c47091 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c47091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Companion Planting Techniques for Success\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603ee7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"603ee7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/companion+planting+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-a-small-example-of-vertical-green-wall-with-planting-crates-mounted-on-a-wall-photo-take.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"companion planting in vertical garden\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3c929b header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3c929b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vertical Gardening<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximize space and create microclimates by growing plants on trellises, fences, or other vertical structures. Pair climbers like beans or peas with taller plants like sunflowers or corn to provide natural support and shade. This method saves space and helps reduce the risk of soil-borne diseases.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intercropping<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercropping is growing two or more different crops together nearby. This technique can increase yield, maximize space, and improve soil health. For example, plant nitrogen-fixing legumes like beans alongside heavy feeders like corn to maintain soil fertility. Intercropping also helps to confuse pests, making it harder for them to locate their preferred host plants.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polyculture<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyculture is growing multiple plant species in a single space, mimicking natural ecosystems. This technique boosts biodiversity, reduces pest issues, and enhances overall garden health. Mix different plant types, like vegetables, herbs, and flowers, to create a diverse and balanced garden. Studies have shown that polyculture can significantly reduce the need for chemical inputs and increase overall productivity.<\/span><\/p><p>Explore our guide on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seedandsprouts.com\/essential-gardening-tools-names\/\">essential gardening tools guide here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237fe2c header2-subhead e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"237fe2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa17db4 things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa17db4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiring_Companion_Planting_Success_Stories\"><\/span>Inspiring Companion Planting Success Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b0347 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b2b0347\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gardening-website.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/assets\/blogs\/companion+planting+101+WEBP\/stock-photo-two-men-working-together-on-community-allotment-655187947-transformed.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"community garden\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18a1020 header2-text elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18a1020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Home Gardens<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many home gardeners have discovered the power of companion planting, transforming their backyard plots into thriving edible landscapes. Companion planting has been vital for their gardening success, from urban balconies to rural homesteads. For instance, some gardeners have reported increased crop yields and reduced pest damage after adopting companion planting practices.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community Gardens<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community gardens across the globe are embracing companion planting to create lush, productive spaces that bring people together. These gardens showcase the power of plant partnerships in action, inspiring others to try their hand at companion planting. In some cases, community gardens have helped to revitalize urban areas and provide fresh produce to residents.<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commercial Farms<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even large-scale farms are turning to companion planting to boost yields, reduce pesticide use, and promote sustainable agriculture. Some farmers have seen remarkable results, with increased profits and healthier crops, thanks to the power of plant partnerships. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0308521X16303079\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study conducted in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that intercropping wheat and maize led to a 44% increase in total grain yield compared to monoculture.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ac60bc subhead-txt e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"57ac60bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bd09ed things-h elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77bd09ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To Sum Up\n<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-269bdf3d know elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"269bdf3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companion planting is an incredible tool for creating a thriving, harmonious garden. By understanding the relationships between plants and designing your garden with these principles in mind, you can unlock the full potential of your outdoor space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing companion planting techniques, such as vertical gardening, intercropping, and polyculture, will further enhance the health and productivity of your garden.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So go ahead, try companion planting, and watch as your garden blossoms into a bountiful, beautiful haven.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Companion Planting 101: The Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Neighouring Plants Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your garden? We&#8217;ve got the secret sauce to turn your gardening game around: companion planting! 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