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Companion Planting Guide (Simple Pairings That Actually Help)

Companion planting made simple: a few high-signal pairings, what to avoid, and how to plan your garden.

2026-03-12

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Companion Planting Guide

Companion planting is best when you keep it simple: pair plants to help with pests, pollination, or space.

Easy companion planting combos

  • tomatoes + basil
  • tomatoes + marigolds
  • carrots + onions
  • cucumbers + nasturtiums
  • lettuce + taller plants for light shade

What to avoid (common conflicts)

  • don’t crowd heavy feeders together (they compete)
  • avoid pairing plants that need totally different watering

The easiest way to plan it

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