companion plants
Mutually beneficial crops
Companion plants are species grown together because they benefit each other—through pest control, pollination, nutrient sharing, or maximizing space.
Tomatoes and basil are classic companions; the basil reportedly repels certain insects.
Gardeners plan layouts around these pairings: I planted marigolds as companions to keep aphids away from my peppers.
- gardenCultivated plant area
- raised bedsElevated soil enclosures for planting
- garden planningDesigning a cultivation space
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- herbsPlants for seasoning
marigold · basil · tomato · beans · squash · three sisters · corn · pollinator · nitrogen · roots · shade · pest · pest control · beneficial · good neighbors · intercropping · crop rotation · cover crops
- garden termsvegetable garden, herb garden, flower bed, raised bed, seedlings
- permaculturefood forest, polyculture, zones, swales, canopy layer
- crop diversitycultivars, landraces, heirloom varieties, ancient grains, traditional crops
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