Q: I have been reading about how some plants do better if planted together. Is there truly a benefit to companion planting? Is there any scientific basis for the charts on companion planting? A: Yes, ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Companion planting can help you grow healthier and more productive plants without harsh pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. This gardening technique has been used for generations to naturally boost ...

These beneficial neighbors will give your squash plants the assist they need to thrive. Planting the right companions with zucchini helps it grow better, stay healthy, avoid pests naturally, and more.

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners ...

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

It’s a fact of life that certain things are infinitely better when paired together: wine and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, chips and guacamole. But this logic doesn’t apply solely in the kitchen.

My Sicilian grandmother always planted basil next to her tomatoes. She claimed the basil made the tomatoes taste sweeter. Grandma never spent time in the library researching scientific articles on ...

Broccoli is a popular cool-weather plant and a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. Like many other cruciferous vegetables, pests like to munch on young broccoli seedlings throughout maturity, ...