Planting the right vegetables together is a great way to introduce new life and welcome beneficial insects into your backyard — while also keeping those pesky pests at bay. But did you know that planting certain vegetables together can have the complete opposite effect? It can often make way for disease, plant-eating pests and also stunt your plants' growth.
Amy Enfield, Senior Horticulturist at ScottsMiracle-Gro tells us: 'companion planting is selecting plants to grow together that benefit one another rather than compete with one another. It’s all about maximizing the efficiency of your garden. Companion plants usually help deter unwanted pests or weeds, help enrich the soil for another plant, or even provide shade and support. Some people even claim that growing the right plants together can improve growth, increase yield, and improve flavor'.
So, if you want the best out of your vegetable garden, you'll need to keep an eye out for what you plant and where you plant it. If you want to learn more about which vegetable companion plants should you avoid? We've got you covered. Here's what an expert has to say about it.
