The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes, Plus Tips to Make Sure ... - MSN
WEBA savory herb with oval, silvery-green leaves, sage is also considered one of the best companion plants for tomatoes. "Its strong scent helps ward off unwanted tomato pests like cabbage moths and ...
Companion Planting: Why You Should Grow These Plants Side-by-Side - MSN
WEBTomatoes and Marigolds. M arigolds aren't just ornamental, they also chase away destructive root-knot nematodes, microscopic worms in the soil that attack the roots of tomato plants. While you're ...
Expert gardener explains secret for growing stronger, pest ... - MSN
WEB“Probably the most well-known companion plant for tomatoes is basil,” the Zen Hen continues. “It’s because basil is particularly good at repelling the pests that love to eat tomato.
Growing together: Decoding the science of companion planting - MSN
WEBBasil or thyme interplanted with tomatoes interferes with egg laying by hornworms (It’s a myth that planting basil nearby makes the tomatoes taste better). Companion plants can also attract ...
What Vegetables Grow Well Together & Why Companion Planting Matters - MSN
WEBCompanion Planting Basics . Companion planting is the art and science of laying out a vegetable garden so that complementary types of veggies thrive in the same bed. It's a bit different from crop ...
17 Beet Companion Plants You Need for Your Vegetable Garden - MSN
WEBBroccoli. Broccoli and beets are excellent companions because of the benefits to the broccoli. Beets require less calcium from the soil than many other vegetables, and broccoli requires more ...
10 Best Companion Plants for Dill - MSN
WEBCorn. Dill’s short stature makes it a less obvious plant companion for corn, but these two edible crops complement each other’s growth in the garden. Corn plants are prone to an assortment of ...
Cabbage Companion Plants: 20 Plants You Should Grow Nearby - MSN
WEBLearn about the cabbage companion plants that you can grow next door for a stronger crop, as well as examples of plants you should avoid growing nearby. What Is a Companion Plant?