Several aromatic herbs release volatile compounds that deter aphids and other soft-bodied pests. The research on this is more targeted than broad ...

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The key to growing a successful garden is being diligent about planning. While you may like the way a plant looks in one area of your yard, it doesn't necessarily mean that's where the greenery will ...

Q: I have been reading about how some plants do better if planted together. Is there truly a benefit to companion planting? Is there any scientific basis for the charts on companion planting? A: Yes, ...

Companion planting is an old gardening method that’s getting a lot more attention these days, and for good reason. It’s all about growing certain plants near each other so they can help one another ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

This Gardening News column is from the online archives of The Star of North Augusta, a collection of more than 25,000 articles published from October 2007 to February 2022. Have you ever experienced a ...

Zucchini, a type of summer squash that loves warm weather, grows relatively quickly, usually around two months from seed to harvest. That is, if zucchini reaches its full size before pests—aphids, ...

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

Roses are the undisputed stars of the garden, offering stunning blooms, intoxicating fragrances, and undeniable elegance. But these beauties are a bit particular about companionship. The wrong ...