Marigolds offer many benefits in the garden. They help repel pests while attracting beneficial insects, and they can even ...

Beans are among the easiest crops to produce in the home garden, performing well in traditional garden beds, raised planting beds, and even containers. Pairing beans with companion plants enhances ...

If you're planning to plant some corn in your garden this year, you might be looking for other plants to pair with it. The good thing is that corn has plenty of potential companion plants, so you can ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to get your fall garden situated right before hunkering down for the first frost. Companion planting — the practice of growing certain plants together for mutual ...

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 ...

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Native to tropical regions, these heat-tolerant flowers are perfect for those warm, sunny spots in your yard that your ...

Nasturtiums act as effective trap crops by being the more desirable plant for common garden pests. This leaves the trap plant to be treated or removed, allowing the producers, like these tomatoes, to ...

Sunflowers are versatile garden plants that pair well with many vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. They are often grown to attract pollinators or for their bright, large blooms. While most plants ...

WASHINGTON — It's a simple way to help encourage good insects to spend some time in your garden while also keeping bad guys out. Plus, these flowers make your vegetable garden just that much more ...

Everywhere I look, there are tomato plants for sale. They are gorgeous. Strong stems, full leaves, and even a few blooms on some early producers. I encourage you to grab a pot and put a tomato plant ...