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bristen's
little
nature shop
What
is companion planting?
Some plants do better when in the company of other plants. Companion planting
is using this knowledge to increase plant performance both as insect control
and to take advantage of the symbiotic relationships between plants.
How can I companion plant?
Companion planting requires some experimentation. What may be successful
in one garden may not be successful in another garden. This may be caused
by different microclimates, soil types, plant varieties and cropping practices.
Companion planting for insect contol:
This is planting flowers, herbs or vegetables to repel or trap harmful insects.
It also includes using plants to attract useful insects which prey upon
harmful insects. People use companion planting as a way of reducing chemical
insecticide use. Following is a list of these plants. For more information
and photos, see the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Slideshow.
Plants
that repel harmful insects:
Plants that attract useful insects:
Plants that trap harmful insects: