Discover which plants grow better together and which combinations to avoid.
Bee balm attracts pollinators that improve tomato fruit set.
Both need acidic soil. Azaleas provide wind protection for blueberries.
Onion smell masks carrot scent from carrot rust flies. Plant in alternating rows.
Chamomile improves onion growth and flavor when planted nearby.
Clover fixes nitrogen and attracts pollinators around fruit tree bases.
Classic Three Sisters: beans fix nitrogen for corn; corn provides bean support.
Three Sisters: squash leaves shade soil, retaining moisture for corn roots.
Dill attracts predatory wasps that eat cucumber pests. Plant nearby.
Garlic planted around roses repels Japanese beetles and aphids naturally.
Chives repel aphids from lettuce. Compact chives don't compete for space.
Marigolds repel Mexican bean beetles. French marigolds are most effective.
Mint repels cabbage moths. Plant in containers to prevent mint spreading.
Nasturtiums act as trap crop, luring squash bugs and aphids away from squash.
Oregano provides ground cover and repels aphids near pepper plants.
Basil repels aphids, spider mites, and mosquitoes near peppers.
Petunias repel Mexican bean beetles, aphids, and squash bugs.
Horseradish planted at corners of potato patch repels potato beetles.
Garlic repels aphids, black spot, and Japanese beetles from roses.
Lavender attracts pollinators while repelling deer and rabbits from roses.
Borage attracts pollinators to strawberry flowers and may improve flavor.
Sunflowers provide natural trellis for cucumbers and attract pollinators.
Thyme repels cabbage worms and adds beneficial ground cover.
Basil repels aphids and whiteflies while improving tomato flavor. Classic companion planting pair.
Marigold roots kill root-knot nematodes and flowers repel whiteflies.
Carrots loosen soil around tomato roots. Tomato shade benefits carrots in summer.
Yarrow attracts beneficial insects and accumulates nutrients from deep soil.
Zinnias attract predatory ladybugs and lacewings that eat garden pests.
Mature dill inhibits carrot growth. Only companion when dill is young.
Sage can stunt cucumber growth. Keep separated in the garden.
Fennel inhibits growth of most nearby plants. Grow isolated or in containers.
Both in nightshade family — share diseases like blight. Never plant together.
Fennel secretes a substance that inhibits tomato growth. Keep far apart.
Both are heavy feeders competing for nutrients. Tomatoes can stunt brassica growth.
Walnut roots produce juglone, toxic to tomatoes, peppers, and many plants.
Juglone from walnut roots kills blueberry plants. Keep 50+ feet apart.