This is a list of
companion plants. Many more are in the
list of beneficial weeds
This is a list of undomesticated or feral plants, generally considered weeds, yet having some positive effects or uses, often being ideal as companion plants in gardens.
Beneficial weeds can accomplish a number of roles in the garden or yard, i ...
. Companion plants assist in the growth of others by attracting
beneficial insects,
repelling pests, or providing nutrients, shade, or support. They can be part of a
biological pest control
Biological control or biocontrol is a method of controlling pests, such as insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases, using other organisms. It relies on predation, parasitism, herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also i ...
program.
Vegetables
Fruit
Herbs
Flowers
Other
See also
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Push–pull agricultural pest management
Push–pull technology is an intercropping strategy for controlling agricultural pests by using repellent "push" plants and trap "pull" plants. For example, cereal crops like maize or sorghum are often infested by stem borers. Grasses planted ...
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Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. It can be based on an understanding of ecosystem ser ...
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Sustainable landscaping
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Sustainable gardening
References
External links
*Bohnsack, U
Companion Planting Guide.
by Professor Stuart B. Hill Department of Entomology Macdonald College
Companion Planting Infographic
Further reading
*Cunningham, Sally Jean. ''Great Garden Companions: A companion planting system for a beautiful, chemical-free vegetable garden.'' 1998.
*Hylton, W. ''The Rodale Herb Book'', Eighth Printing. Rodale Press. 1974.
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Lists of plants
Gardening lists
Sustainable agriculture
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