Companion-Gardening

Some gardeners subscribe to the principles of companion planting where specific plants are grown alongside others to enhance their growth, performance or flavor. The plants listed here aren’t intended as companion crops for particular plants found in the vegetable garden, but rather to benefit the garden as a whole. In some cases the incentives are [...]

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Other gardeners grow marigolds in the hope that they will help in the battle against destructive insects and animal pests. A recent question from Sherwin inquired into the benefits of growing marigolds in the garden for companion purposes and as an organic insect control:

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