Perfect Plant Pairs: How Companion Planting Creates a Thriving Garden.

Companion planting is nature’s way of teamwork—pairing plants that help each other grow, deter pests, and improve soil health. By choosing the right plant partners, you can create a vibrant, low-maintenance garden that flourishes naturally.

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Tomatoes & Basil – A Classic Duo Tomatoes and basil aren’t just great in the kitchen—they thrive together in the garden!

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Basil repels pests like aphids and hornworms while enhancing the flavor of tomatoes. This fragrant herb also attracts pollinators, boosting your tomato harvest.

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Carrots & Onions – A Pest-Repelling Powerhouse Carrots attract pests like carrot flies, but onions help keep them away with their strong scent. In return, carrots loosen the soil for onion bulbs to grow larger, making this a win-win combination.

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Plant them near vegetables like peppers, beans, and tomatoes to create a natural pest barrier while adding a pop of color to your garden.

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Cucumbers & Nasturtiums – A Protective Shield Nasturtiums act as a "trap crop," attracting aphids away from cucumbers. Their trailing vines also provide shade and prevent weeds from taking over, making them an excellent cucumber companion.

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Strawberries & Spinach – A Space-Saving Combo Strawberries and spinach grow well together, maximizing space. Spinach shades the soil, reducing moisture loss, while strawberries act as ground cover, preventing weeds from taking over.

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