Tag Archives: companion planting

Those That Don’t Get Along

Just as we don’t always get along with certain people and find them hard to take or to be in their presence, your plants have the same problem. We’ve looked at those plants that happily grow together, but what about those that don’t like being in close proximity? While it may seem to be impossible to believe, some plants really don’t like each other. Certain herbs when planted next to vegetables improve the flavor of the veggies while others may give a strong and unpleasant taste to neighboring plants. Those with shallow root systems too will compete and steal nutrients … Continue reading →

Friends Help Each Other

We all know the value of a good friend or buddy. But did you know it happens in the plant world too? Plants will benefit from the friend or buddy system and you will end up with healthier plants that grow better, yield more and attract less garden pests. It’s a matter of knowing which plants will grow happily together in what is called companion planting. As you know I’m not the gardener in our family, Mick is. Mick often uses this buddy or friends system of companion planting. Some are really obvious like where one is a low growing … Continue reading →

Natural Pesticides

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Spring is delightful, but it can also be a time when the bugs take great delight in munching everything in sight: the plants, the garden beds, you. If you’re feeling frustrated with the bugs in your garden, what can you do to control their populations without resorting to spraying toxic pesticides? Organic pest control methods are a healthy and safe alternative. First take a look at your garden. Is it a healthy ecosystem right now? Does it have a variety of plants, including plants that attract birds and beneficial insects? Birds and insects can control the pests that eat your … Continue reading →