Dill is an herb that grows best in fertile soil conditions. It can grow well with several flowers and vegetable plants. Companion planting for dill is a good way to reduce pest attacks on other plants. 10 Best companion plants for dill 1. Marigold Marigolds are low maintanence flowering plants that help to attract beneficial insects and repel pests. 2. Oregano Growing both oregano and dill together can help to…
Potatoes are cool-season, crops that grow in moderately fertile soil conditions. Planting herbs and flowers near your potato plants can save space, and repel pests and insects. It can also help to shade your potato plants. Best companion plants for potatoes: 1.Cilantro Cilantro or Coriander are good companion plants for potatoes. The shallow roots of cilantro don’t compete with potatoes much. The fragrance produced by cilantro repels pests from attacking…
Sunflowers are vibrant annuals that attract pollinators and beneficial insects. There are several varieties of sunflowers and they come in different colours as well. They are great companion plants that can be grown near vegetables and herbs. Best companion plants for sunflowers: 1. Corn Sunflowers and Corn make great companion plants. Both these plants grow tall and don’t compete for sunlight with one another. The deep roots of sunflowers help…
Eggplant is a summer vegetable that belongs to the nightshade family. It grows best in fertile soil rich in organic matter. This vegetable is vulnerable to pests such as whiteflies, mealy bugs and aphids.Practising companion planting is one way to get rid of these pests, improve fruit flavour and maximize space in your garden. Best companion plants for eggplant: 1.Marigold Marigolds are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance flowering plants. Growing them near…
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool season. Growing spinach near herbs and other plants can help to repel many pests and insects from attacking your spinach. Lets find out the best plants that can be grown near spinach. Best companion plants for spinach: 1. Beans Spinach is a heavy feeder, growing beans near spinach can help to fix soil fertility. 2. Nasturtiums Photo by Gary…
Companion planting is a practice where two plants are grown close to one another to benefit from each other. Practising companion planting can diversify your garden, maximise space, improve soil fertility, repel pests, attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Basil is an aromatic herb used for its medicinal and culinary purposes. There are many varieties of basil, the common varieties being holy basil, purple basil, sweet basil, Italian basil and Thai…
Starting flower seeds can be a cost effective and a satisfying process. Growing flowers from seed is a great way to add a variety of flowers to your garden based on the season. It can give you knowledge about the vast array of flowers.This article helps you to start flowers successfully from seeds. Before diving into how to start flower seeds. Lets find out the best flower seeds to start…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Seed starting is done 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Starting seeds earlier will give you a head start in the gardening season. Here are some of the best seed-starting tips that can help you to start seeds indoors successfully. 1. Use new seeds Old seeds become dormant after some time, plus they take a long time to germinate. New or fresh…
Temperatures dip down during the winters and it may not be the best time for gardening. But you can still grow and take care of cold hardy plants during this time. Here are some tips for successful container gardening in winter. Photo by laura adai on Unsplash 1. Choosing the right kind of pot It’s necessary to choose a frost-tolerant container for winter gardening or else the container will crack.…
Photo by Charles Tyler on Unsplash Winter is when plants like cold hardy vegetables and perennials become dormant. Although they become dormant they still need to be taken care of as metabolic functions happen within them. Taking proper care of them during the winter can ensure that they come back during the spring. Here are a few ways to care for plants in winter. 1. Mulching Mulching plants for 3…
