How do companion plants work?
Every plant releases different chemical agents, either above ground through its leaves, or below ground from its roots. Every plant has special characteristics and growing habits. Companion plants provide one or some of the following benefits: • Produce a chemical that deters pests that are attracted to its companion • Produce a scent that reduces the pest’s ability to find its companion • Attract the same pest as its companion (a.k.a trap crop) • Provide food and shelter for beneficial natural pest predators • Reduce weed seedling numbers, by shading or choking weeds • Produce nutrients or growth stimulants for companion • Provide support for climbing plants • Provide shade for its companion • Change or enhance companion plants flavor I would like to highlight two of my favorite new companion plants. Using these two beautiful plants is making my life a lot easier in the garden. Nasturtiums Nasturtiums are a gardener’s best friend because they fend off garden pests from neighboring pla
