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The act of growing certain plants together in the hope they will mutually benefit each other, such as in pest control or to improve flavor. Read more here
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Planting species that compliment or defend one another in the garden is known as companion planting. For example, planting African marigolds with tomatoes has been shown to decrease harmful nematodes in the soil. Planting onions and garlic near sweeter crops deters pests from eating the sweet crops. Other companion plant pairings are chosen to attr [..]
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The practice of interplanting different plant species to reduce pest problems or improve plant growth.
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Planting two or more plants in close proximity for their individual or mutual benefit.
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Adjacent growing of mutually beneficial plants to improve growth and repel pests.
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The belief that two plants growing near each other produce mutual benefits. Learn more at www.companionplanting.net. Compost
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A form of intercropping in which specific kinds of plants are reported to mutually benefit from close association in the garden.
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Plants that protect neighbors by repelling pests.
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The sowing of seeds in the garden in such a way that plants help each other grow instead of competing against each other.
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the practice of planting two or more plants together for mutual benefit, such as pest control and enhanced crop production
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Planting plants together that help each other. For example a taller plant can afford shade or act as a wind break to a plant that is more fragile. Marigolds exude natural chemicals from their roots or [..]
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the practice of placing plants in close proximity to each other based on the beneficial effects this will have; some research indicates that companion planting may attract beneficial insects by provid [..]
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Planting two or more plants close together to attract beneficial insects, repel insect pest or help the companion plantings to grow better. For example Basil planted with tomatos, peppers, oregano, as [..]
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Plants that protect neighbors by repelling pests.
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Planting plants that compliment each other closer together, and those who antagonize each other further apart.
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The practice of growing two or more plants together in the hope that the combination will discourage disease and insect pests.
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Companion planting, or companion gardening is the practice of planting two different plants in close proximity to each other on the theory that they help each other in some way.
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planting plants that do well together near each other. Here are some:
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The practice of planting certain plant species-often herbs-in close association with crop plants to repel pests.
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The practice of growing two or more plants together in the hope that the combination will discourage disease and insect pests.
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Planting garlic, marigolds, etc., along with other plants to discourage insect infestation. COMPOST
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planting garlic, marigolds, etc. along with other plants to discourage insect infestations.
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