05/27/2026
Did someone ask about companion planting?
Plants defend themselves when grown in the right company! 🛡️
These plant pairings create natural pest barriers without sprays!
• **Marigolds & Tomatoes**: Marigold roots release compounds that repel nematodes.
• **Rosemary & Beans**: Rosemary oils deter bean beetles and aphids.
• **Dill & Cabbage**: Dill attracts wasps that prey on cabbage worms.
• **Sage & Carrots**: Sage confuses carrot flies with strong scent.
• **Thyme & Eggplant**: Thyme repels flea beetles that damage eggplant leaves.
• **Oregano & Peppers**: Oregano masks pepper scent from aphids.
• **Chamomile & Onions**: Chamomile strengthens onion resistance to fungal disease.
• **Lavender & Lettuce**: Lavender deters slugs and rabbits from lettuce beds.
• **Calendula & Squash**: Calendula draws aphids away from squash vines.