Additionally, Japanese beetles tend to be attracted to these plants and may help lure them away from your prized zinnias. When using marigolds as a companion plant, there is one mistake to avoid: ...

The companion planting decisions you make will depend on how you choose to grow your cucumbers. There’s a huge array of bee-attracting flowers to choose from: you could plant marigolds ...

Because of its bright yellow button flowers, tansy also attracts pollinators and beneficial insects into the garden. It is a beneficial companion plant to several crops, including cabbage, kale, ...

One of the recent companion plant stories that Retes has added into her show is the story of tomato and cilantro. She made puppets of the plants out of corn husk and recycled materials to help ...

Its aromatic presence repels some pests, complements the flavor of tomatoes in cooking, and even serves as a companion plant. Herbs like basil are perfect for small containers of 1-2 gallons. You can ...

When you are selecting a companion plant for your hydrangeas, it is important to choose a plant that requires the same growing conditions, such as soil and light. Gardeners are urged to prune ...

One of the main ways companion plants are used to manage pests is through trap cropping. Trap crops are plants that attract pests away from a crop or ornamental plant because they are more ...

The plant’s foliage grows to 2-3 feet in height and width once mature. Its yellow or orange flowers blend well with other plants in perennial or mixed borders. “It’s a nice companion plant for the ...

The plant’s foliage grows to 2-3 feet in height and width once mature. Its yellow or orange flowers blend well with other plants in perennial or mixed borders. “It’s a nice companion plant ...

Try treating the garden as an interconnected system, rather than isolated rows, to develop a healthy plant community. Plants may not strike you as a pest management tool, but they can be used to great ...