Letter: Companion planting success, but in reverse Published 18 June 2025 From Will Kemp, Wagait Beach, Northern Territory, Australia James Wong suggests tomatoes may do better when grown near basil.

Using companion planting also means skipping chemical sprays. That helps avoid harmful runoff and supports healthier soil. Plus, when you grow your own food, you're cutting down the demand for ...

Step-by-step process Step 1: Take the root end of an onion (the part you usually throw away) and place it in a shallow dish with water. Make sure only the root end is submerged. Step 2: Place the dish ...

To qualify as companion planting, two or more species must share the same footprint in time and space. It’s a type of intercropping or polyculture similar to mixed use zoning. The benefits can be ...

Lifestyle Gardening Gardening Hydrangeas will 'thrive' better when grown near 3 'easy-to-maintain' plants Hydrangeas are a popular garden plant - and for good reason. They come in a huge variety ...

If aphids are a problem in your orchard, try planting fennel nearby. This aromatic herb acts as a trap crop, drawing pests away from your apples. It also attracts lacewings, ladybugs, and other ...

"I grow them together because green onions help mask the scent of lettuce from pests like aphids," she explains. "It's a simple trick that makes a big difference." Companion planting involves growing ...

Instead of pesticides, many gardeners turn to companion planting as one of the oldest and most natural forms of pest control. While some plants aid nearby fruits and vegetables by simply deterring ...

Cabbages are an easy vegetable to grow as long as you give them what they need: rich, well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Plus, they look delightful lined up in a row like a scene out of ...

Companion planting is a sustainable gardening practice that involves strategically placing certain plants together to enhance growth, improve soil quality, and promote ecological balance. One ...

However, a well-established and popular strategy - companion planting - deployed by veteran gardeners can help to ward off creepy crawlies. By planting two or more specific plants next to one another, ...