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Do you companion plant in your garden?

Companion planting is a gardening technique where specific plants are grown together to enhance each other’s growth, repel pests, and improve overall yields.

1. Tomato + Basil: Basil repels pests like aphids and mosquitoes, while enhancing the flavor of tomatoes.

2. Carrots + Onions: Onions deter carrot flies and other pests, while carrots repel onion flies.

3. Cucumber + Dill: Dill attracts beneficial insects like predatory wasps and repels pests harmful to cucumbers.

4. Beans + Corn: Beans fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting corn, while corn provides support for beans to climb.

5. Marigolds + Tomatoes: Marigolds repel nematodes and other pests harmful to tomatoes, improving their health and yield.