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Companion Planter

See which vegetables, herbs and flowers help each other grow, and which to keep apart.

  • Good companion
  • Keep apart
  • All-star helper, good near almost anything
How to read this

Companion planting pairs plants that help each other: by deterring pests, attracting beneficial insects, improving flavor or sharing space well. Some pairs compete or spread disease, so it's best to keep them apart.

Relationships are shown from each plant's point of view. If asparagus is listed as good for artichoke, that tells you about artichoke; it doesn't mean artichoke helps asparagus.

But remember, gardening isn't an exact science. Two "bad companions" can grow perfectly fine side by side, and varieties behave differently. Use this as a general guide rather than a set of rules, and don't be afraid to experiment. Happy planting!

Click any row for that plant's companions and growing guide. Drag or scroll to see more.

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