Companion Planting

Companion planting is a practical gardening method. Some plants grow better together. Others compete, attract pests, or slow growth when planted side by side.

This Companion Planting hub brings together guides on beneficial plant pairings, incompatible crops, and smart planting sequences. It helps gardeners avoid common mistakes and plan healthier gardens.

What Is Companion Planting?

Companion planting involves growing certain plants together because they benefit each other in one or more ways, such as:

✅ Repelling pests naturally.

✅ Improving soil health.

✅ Enhancing flavor or yield.

✅ Reducing disease pressure.

✅ Making better use of limited space.

Companion planting also helps you avoid combinations that compete for nutrients or attract shared pests.

Why Companion Planting Matters

Using companion planting techniques can help you:

✅ Reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

✅ Improve crop resilience and consistency.

✅ Make better use of small gardens, containers, or raised beds.

✅ Plan smarter crop rotations year after year.

Understand plant compatibility leads to better long-term results.

Vegetable & Crop Companion Planting Guides

These articles focus on specific crops and the best (and worst) plants to grow alongside them. They cover spacing, pest resistance, nutrient needs, and overall compatibility.

Articles in this group include:

Artichoke Companion Plants.

Amaranth Companion Plants.

Leeks Companion Plants.

These guides are useful when planning garden layouts or deciding what to plant nearby.

Plants You Should Not Grow Together

Not all plants make good neighbors. Some compete for nutrients. Others attract the same pests or release substances that inhibit growth. This group focuses on incompatible plant pairings and common mistakes gardeners make.

Articles in this group include:

Can You Plant Onions and Potatoes Together.

What Not to Plant With Radishes.

These guides help prevent poor yields and unnecessary plant stress.

Crop Rotation & Planting After Harvest

Companion planting also applies to what you plant next, not just what grows together at the same time. Planting the wrong crop after harvest can weaken soil or increase disease risk.

Articles in this group include:

What to Plant After Garlic.

This guide helps with rotation planning and soil recovery.