Known for its place in both traditional and modern medicine, calendula (Calendula officinalis) is commonly referred to as a pot or garden marigold. Despite their resemblance, calendula is an entirely ...

Letter: Companion planting success, but in reverse Published 18 June 2025 From Will Kemp, Wagait Beach, Northern Territory, Australia James Wong suggests tomatoes may do better when grown near basil.

To qualify as companion planting, two or more species must share the same footprint in time and space. It’s a type of intercropping or polyculture similar to mixed use zoning. The benefits can be ...

"I grow them together because green onions help mask the scent of lettuce from pests like aphids," she explains. "It's a simple trick that makes a big difference." Companion planting involves growing ...

Companion planting is a sustainable gardening practice that involves strategically placing certain plants together to enhance growth, improve soil quality, and promote ecological balance. One ...

An ideal companion plant for dahlias doesn't monopolize resources needed for growth and flowering. It thrives in dahlias' growing range, USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11, and it has similar soil, ...