Boost your harvest and keep pests away with these cilantro companion plants. Dean Schoeppner Cilantro is a versatile and fast-growing herb commonlyused in salsas, salads, and rice dishes. Grow anise and cilantro in container gardens or larger herb beds. Credit:Dean Schoeppner Growing cilantro near anise plants enhances the anise growth. Basil Better Homes and Gardens Basilis an excellent cilantro companion plant since it has similar growing needs. They grow beautifully together in both large herb gardens and small patio planters....

These top companion plants for beans can keep your crop naturally pest free and boost your harvest yields too. To grow the healthiest bean plants around, you gotta try outcompanion planting. Certain vegetables, herbs, and flowers make ideal companion plants for beans. Credit: Carson Downing These plants will help repel an assortment of bean pests,including aphidsandflea beetles. Plus, a few will enhance the growth of both bush and pole bean varieties....

Companion planting these crops with dill helps keep pests away naturally. Kindra Clineff Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a fantasticcompanion plantin the garden. Wherever you plant it, here are the best companion plants for dill that need the same growing conditions. Credit:Kindra Clineff Many even contributenatural garden pest controlto dill or enjoy protection from the beneficial insects dill attracts. Flowering dill can also keep common asparagus pests at bay by attracting beneficial insects....

These companion plants for garlicincluding vegetables, flowers, and herbscan increase your yield and naturally deter pests. Here are the best garlic companion plants that have similar growing needs. Beets are also low-growing plants that wont overshadow other companion plants for garlic. Credit:Kindra Clineff Garlic’s potent aroma deters all these pests. Like beets, carrots are low-growing plants that wont shade garlic from the sun. Moreover, garlics pest-repellent properties keep the dreaded carrot root maggot away from yourroot veggies....

Keep aphids and other pests away by companion planting kale with these easy-care veggies, herbs, and flowers. Companion planting kale can help detercommon garden pests, which can riddle leaves with holes or cause stunted growth. From small herbs to larger veggies, there are several easy-to-growcompanion plantsfor kale. Credit: Marty Baldwin Growing these plants together can naturally minimize pests, and evenboost your kale harvest. Try growing garlic,chives, leeks, oronionsnearby to reduce pest problems....

Marty Baldwin Peas are one of the most rewarding crops to grow in vegetable gardens, spring or fall. Andcompanion plantingpeas offers several benefits for this quick-growing, prolific crop. The best companion plants for peas tend to be othercool-weather vegetableswith similar growing needs. Credit:Marty Baldwin Companion planting peas with the following veggies, herbs, and flowers will help your garden thrive. On top of that, peas fix nitrogen in the soil, which helps root crops grow more productively....

Increase your harvest and keep destructive pests away with these companion plants for peppers. Just like for other garden crops,companion plantingbenefits peppers, bothbell peppersandhot peppers. With the right neighbors, plants grow healthier, and with fewer disease and pest issues. Credit: Bob Stefko Natural predators keep pests under control and the aromatic plants repel pests organically. Peppers andtomatoesare not good companion plants because they are susceptible to the same pests and pathogens....

you’re able to boost your harvest and keep pests away by choosing the right companions. Consider Trap Crops One way to minimize pests is to plant a trap crop. For instance, radishes can attract flea beetles away from eggplant seedlings. Credit:Carson Downing (The radishes should be planted first in cool temperatures before you transplant eggplant). Marigolds French marigoldscan help repel several common eggplant pests, including nematodes. Because bush beans stay smaller than vining bean varieties, they are also less likely to overwhelm your eggplants....

These are the best herbs to grow indoors on a sunny windowsill. Basil Peter Krumhardt Its easy to growbasilindoors to enjoy all year long. Cilantro Dean Schoeppner Grow cilantro indoors from seedto keep a convenient, fresh supply on hand year-round. Credit:Adam Albright You cancut cilantrosimply by snipping its leaves with kitchen scissors so they dont get crushed or bruised. Reseed every 2 or 3 weeks and youll have a handyfresh crop to preserveor use anytime you need it....

We all know when cold andflu seasoncomes around, washing your hands is especially important. But so is what you put on your plate. What you eat can also boost your immunity to help you fight off bugs and stay healthy. Credit: Blaine Moats “It’s an exquisitely intricate, interconnected system. In other words, having healthy habits and stress management practices will be your best bet in boosting immunity. “We can really boost our immunity through diet alone....

Grow a lower-maintenance edible or flower garden with these top lavender companion plants. Because lavender has low watering needs, its important to choose companion plants that also thrive in drier soil. Rosemary Rosemaryand lavender areexcellent companion plantsbecause they have very similar growing needs. Credit: Laurie Black Keeping these plants together makes sense because they can both grow in in-ground beds or containers. Plus, these plants have similar growing needs. Lavenders strong scent may even helpprotect your roses from some pests, such as deer....

Save garden space and grow pest-free lettuce with companion planting. However, a top-notch companion plant should also benefitlettuce cropsin some way. Many of the plants listed here helpcontrol garden pests naturally, but some also enhance lettuce’s growth. Credit:Kritsada Panichgul Strawberries Its always an exciting time of the year whenstrawberry plantsbegin to fruit. However, pests cant resist the bright red color and succulent taste of garden strawberries. Spinach Denny Schrock Spinachand lettuce have similar growing requirements and dont take up much space....

These perennials add a ton of color and texture to border gardens through the growing season. Creating a dynamic display requires some thought about leaf shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Without a good mix, gardens feel flat and somewhat dull. Credit: Jacob Fox Think of it like putting together a group photo. Choose a native plant to avoid inadvertently planting aninvasive or aggressive groundcover. Theseshade-loving plantscan handle a variety of soils and conditions once established except for soggy soil....