WHICH PLANTS GROW WELL TOGETHER
Knowing which plants grow well together and which ones don’t will help you grow your best garden.
By using companion planting in your garden you will increase your garden yields and keep garden pests at bay.
After reading this article you will know the trick to growing your best garden by using companion planting.
You’ll learn which plants should be planted together and which ones should be avoided.

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WHAT IS COMPANION PLANTING

Companion planting is a way of arranging your garden plants to increase the growth of the nearby plants.
It improves soil quality and maximizes ground cover in your garden.
BENEFITS OF COMPANION PLANTING
Companion planting has many benefits for your garden. Here are some of them:
Reduces Weed Growth
- Some crops prevent weeds from growing in your garden by covering the open areas where weeds like to grow.
Increases Nutrients In The Soil
- Crops with deep roots bring nutrients up to the topsoil for shorter rooted plants to access.
- Other crops make more nitrogen available for other plants.
Provides Shade
- Larger plants can provide shade for smaller plants that need more shade.
Adds Supports For Some Plants
- Corn and other tall plants provide support for lower growing plants.
Controls Garden Pests
- Some plants attract beneficial insects to your garden and others repel harmful garden pests.
Increases Plant Growth
- Knowing which plants work well together will prevent the fast growing plants from crowding out the slower growing ones.
COMPANION PLANTING VEGETABLES
Asparagus
- Plant with: tomatoes, parsley, basil, eggplant
- Avoid: onion, garlic, potatoes
Beans
- Plant with: eggplant
- Avoid: tomatoes, onion, kales
Beets
- Plant with: mint
- Avoid: runner beans
Broccoli
- Plant with: onion, garlic, leeks
- Avoid: tomatoes, peppers, mustard
Cabbage
- Plant with: onion, garlic, leeks
- Avoid: tomatoes, peppers, beans
Carrot
- Plant with: leeks, beans
- Avoid: radish
Corn
- Plant with: legumes, squash, cucumber
- Avoid: tomatoes, celery
Cucumber
- Plant with: radishes, beets, carrots
- Avoid: tomatoes
Eggplant
- Plant with: marigolds, mint
- Avoid: runner beans
Leeks
- Plant with: carrots
- Avoid: legumes
Lettuce
- Plant with: radish, carrots
- Avoid: celery, cabbage, parsley
Melon
- Plant with: pumpkin, squash
- Avoid: none
Peppers
- Plant with: tomatoes
- Avoid: beans, cabbage, parsley
Onion
- Plant with: carrots
- Avoid: peas, beans
Peas
- Plant with: beans, corn
- Avoid: onion, garlic
Potato
- Plant with: horseradish
- Avoid: tomatoes, cucumber
Tomatoes
- Plant with: carrots, celery, parsley
- Avoid: corn, peas, potato, kales

HERB COMPANION PLANTING
Basil
- Plant with: chamomile, anise
- Avoid: sage
Chamomile
- Plant with: basil, cabbage
- Avoid: other herbs (it will become oily)
Cilantro
- Plant with: beans, peas
- Avoid: none
Chives
- Plant with: carrots
- Avoid: peas, beans
Dill
- Plant with: cabbage, cucumber
- Avoid: tomatoes, carrots
Fennel
- Plant with: dill
- Avoid: everything else
Garlic
- Plant with: cucumber, peas, lettuce
- Avoid: none
Oregano
- Plant with: basil, peppers
- Avoid: none
Peppermint
- Plant with: broccoli, cabbage
- Avoid: none
Rosemary
- Plant with: sage, beans, carrots
- Avoid: none
Sage
- Plant with: rosemary, beans
- Avoid: none
Summer Savory
- Plant with: onion, green beans
- Avoid: none
COMPANION PLANTING FLOWERS
Geraniums
- Plant with: roses, tomatoes
- Avoid: none
Marigolds
- Plant with: tomatoes, peppers, most plants
- Avoid: none
Petunias
- Plant with: squash, asparagus
- Avoid: none
Sunflowers
- Plant with: corn, tomatoes
- Avoid: none
Tansies
- Plant with: roses, cucumber, squash
- Avoid: none
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FINAL THOUGHTS ON COMPANION PLANTING
Using companion planting will increase your garden yields and improve your garden soil.
With a little planning you will have less pest problems and better garden growth.
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