Growing basil in the garden is very rewarding. Not only do you have one of the most popular herbs available to you fresh right from the garden, but you can also use it in companion planting. Using basil as a companion plant can help keep bugs off your other crops, and it can even improve …
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Having fresh herbs can make a world of difference in home cooked meals. They provide great flavor and can even add some bonus health benefits. The best part about having herbs growing in your kitchen is that they are readily available. No more disappointment because you don’t have that herb that a recipe calls for. …
Growing catnip has more uses in the garden than just being a favorite herb of your cat. You might wonder what can you plant with catnip and what can you not plant with catnip if you have picked some up to use in your garden. In this article, we go over the best companion plants …
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Garlic is great to use in companion planting. It helps repel pests due to its smell. Garlic also has sulfur in its bulb and this helps keep away fungi that can live in the soil. Another great benefit of using garlic as a companion plant is that it attracts beneficial insects that can help control …
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant plant that you can add to your garden to help attract bees and other pollinators and use to get lavender oil if you would like. If you are planting lavender you will usually be picking from the two most commonly planted lavender types: English Lavender or French Lavender. And …
