He says cilantro helps deter pests from bok choy plants. Then, he shows them situated in the same planting area together.

In addition, nasturtiums are good trap plants for pest control, drawing the likes of aphids, flies, and flea beetles towards ...

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Using companion planting in your vegetable garden doesn't guarantee specific results. "It's important to remember that companion planting isn't a one-size-fits-all approach," says Wilson.

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"I always do a second sowing of beans in June, planting them directly into the beds and there are a number of other vegetables that can be planted this month, such as celeriac and celery," adds Joe.

One of the most common vegetable garden layouts is planting in vegetable rows. Square block plantings also allow you to plant companion plants near each other or assign a square block per plant type.

Last week, our discussion centered on how plant selections can improve gardening efficiency. We can expand gardening efficiency further if we include companion planting in the mix.

Luckily, the beautiful layout of Ina's vegetable garden is easy to recreate. Drew advises: 'Growing aromatic herbs is great for companion planting in a vegetable garden, as the strong aroma they ...