Companion planting chart

Many gardeners practice companion gardening in their vegetable gardens to help increase fruit production, ward off pests, and keep the soil healthy.

List of companion plants for vegetable gardens

Before you plan your garden, take a look at these tips and plans for a companion garden layout. By pairing certain crops together in your garden, you could guarantee a larger harvest than ever before.

What Is Companion Planting?

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. This isn't always based on scientific facts, but rather on garden lore and observations. In gardeners' experience, certain plants enhance the other's health or vigor, and understanding garden biodiversity helps you make better plant choices.

A classic example of companion planting is "the three sisters" or corn, beans, and squash: corn acts as a support system for climbing beans, beans add nitrogen to the soil and help stabilize the tall corn during heavy winds, and the large squash leaves shade the ground helping retai

what to plant together in a vegetable garden

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