10. Planting with Friends to Get Better Outcomes
Supplies required: N/A (depending on the plants)
Cost to Make: $0.50 to $2 per package of seeds* Plants have best friends just like people do. Just like we enjoy spending time with our closest friends, our green friends share the same sentiment. Plants that have the correct neighbors placed nearby can profit from it. Strawberries growing next to thyme, for instance, have a more flavorful flavor.
Better Outcomes With Companion Planting @TierneyMJ / Shuatterstock
Corn and beans are an additional illustration of companion planting. Corn will act as a natural trellis for bean plants. Thirdly, you can deter squash bugs from consuming your produce by erecting a vivid marigold border around your squash plants. Make sure you find out who your potential plant’s “best friend” is before planting anything.
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