Plant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem.
Reflecting the latest research on how plants influence and communicate with each other, Jessica Walliser offers a research-based guide to companion planting—a gardening method that uses strategic plant partnerships to improve crop yields ...
"Sprinkled with her trademark quotations, anecdotes and detailed line drawings, Louise Riotte lists hundreds of plants and their ideal (and not so ideal) companions.
Discover how to select, arrange, and coordinate the plants, trees, and shrubs in your garden for maximum impact and ease of care throughout the year. Hundreds of ways to mix and match plants for long-lasting beauty.
Stopping Slugs Welcoming the Helpers In a companion garden , spring is the season to put out the welcome mat for garden helpers . Here's a list of reminders about how to attract beneficial insects , birds , and other beneficial animals ...
Sweet Success Grow and harvest the best tomatoes ever with this practical and beautiful guide by tomato expert Craig LeHoullier.
A fussy eater decides to sample the carrots after her brother convinces her that they are really orange twiglets from Jupiter.
You Bet Your Garden: Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes is filled with expert insight, fascinating tomato lore, and Mike’s signature witty and conversational tone, making this essential guide to tomato gardening even more fun to read.
Vegetables Love Flowers walks you through the ins and outs of companion planting, from how it works to which plants go together and how to grow the best garden for your climate.
Guinness world record holder Charles Wilber reveals for the first time how he grows record-breaking tomatoes without chemicals.
Planetary Planting