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Not all veggies make great neighbors. Get the scoop on companion planting and the veggies that should and shouldn't be planted together.

Companion planting is defined as the establishment of two or more species in close proximity so that some cultural benefit, such as pest control or increased yield, may be achieved.

The most well-known and long-standing companion plant combination in vegetable plots is known as “the three sisters.” This involves growing corn, pole beans and winter squash together.

Much simpler and potentially more effective than companion planting charts is to make sure there is diversity in your garden, whether you are growing flowers or vegetables, annuals or perennials.

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Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018 ...

A successful vegetable garden should not only contain vegetables. It should be a diverse planting scheme, or polyculture, that also includes herbs and a range of flowers. In an organic garden ...