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You don't need chemicals to create a healthy garden. Just plant certain vegetables and herbs near others that are friendly toward each other.

Companion planting is a method of organically growing crops in combinations that efficiently use water, nutrients, light, and that naturally control pests and diseases.

Companion Planting is the practice of creating a healthy garden environment by putting certain plants near and others away from each other.

By knowing which plants like to grow together and which ones don't, your garden can be more productive than ever.

Organic gardening uses cultivating practices that benefit the plants, thus avoiding artificial commercial remedies. One of those practices is companion planting.

Healthy flower and garden beds are possible when using companion planting, which also minimizes the chore and expense of using insecticides for a natural environment.

Oriental poppies and tall bearded iris are excellent companion plants in a garden. These perennial plants begin as spring flowering plants but continue to early summer.

Companion planting, a staple technique of chemical-free horticulture, works particularly well for tomatoes. Find out which plants will help your crop!

When you plant tomatoes with asparagus, they complement each other and help each other thrive. That is what companion planting is all about.

Companion planting with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. Deter pests, encourage growth --all by knowing what loves what! Easy organic gardening tip.

Before you spend money on expensive pesticides and weed-killers for your garden, consider an organic alternative by planting beneficial plants together.

Companion planting is an organic, chemical-free way to achieve maximum productivity, beauty and health in your garden.

Companion planting for pest control utilizes many different plants and herbs for healthy flower and garden beds, all without the use of insecticides to control pests.

Companion planting involves growing certain plants together in the belief that their complementary natural properties will help pest and disease control and boost growth.

Grow your very own pesticide and chemical-free vegetables through organic gardening methods. This spring, use these three tips to go organic.

Same garden space can produce more veg with some planning and intensive planting methods. Grow more vegetables from small garden space or expand using raised bed system.

Lilacs: A Gardener' s Encyclopedia by Fr. John L. Fiala (1988) was revised and updated by Freek Vrugtman (2008). Contains in-depth information about the genus Syringa.

Bugs and pests are perhaps a gardener's worst enemy, but the bugs don't have to win. Find tips on fighting those pesky garden pests.

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

Growing onions isn't hard at all. Learn how to grow a bumper crop this year.

Organic gardeners grow beets in the ground and the container garden for the roots and salad greens. Gardeners can fertilize and control beet pests without chemicals.

Broccoli is a good source of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folic acid and fiber. Learn how to plant and harvest this super veggie for healthy eating!

Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.

An easy tutorial on successfully growing poppies: Papaver rhoeas, and those like them.

Methods of pest control, bug control, insecticide, pesticide, and herbs as organic pest and insect control, flea and tick control. Do it yourself gardening pest control.

Invite helpful insects like bees, ladybugs and hoverflies to the garden for pest control. Use herbs to discourage pests without toxic chemicals that contaminate produce.

Tomato growing, perhaps the most specialised and controversial field of vegetable gardening, has its own unique language. This guide explains the most common terms.

Beginning organic gardeners can study this glossary of natural horticulture and landscaping terms to feel comfortable at the plant nursery or in the garden forum.

Avoid the chemical additives, save money and eat produce that is healthy by growing and preserving your own food this year.

Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes, they can repel deer and insects.

Veggie gardening at home can be thrifty or expensive. These tips will help you grow veggies without spending the earth on gardening products

Harbingers of spring, and shining gems of color in the autumn, crocus bulbs are popular for small garden spaces. See how to care for and use them in the garden.

Daffodils are long lived flowers so plant them right! Learn some shortcuts and avoid mistakes using these planting tips and tricks from a long term daffodil gardener.

Flowering Crabapples: "The Genus Malus" by Rev. John L. Fiala is an essential reference for those wanting to know about flowering crabapple trees in built landscapes.

Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.

Rosemary is a popular garden perennial useful in herb, fragrance and container gardens. See the different types of rosemary available and how to care for them.

This is an easy to follow tutorial on creating an outstanding bonsai display with various tiny plants and other natural additions.

There are many natural ways to control or eliminate common garden pests such as aphids, white flies and spider mites without resorting to dangerous pesticides.

Bright and colorful blooms that last for weeks make Cosmos a popular plant choice for gardeners. See more about growing and using Cosmos plants in your landscape.

Chemicals may be great at getting rid of aphids, however not all gardeners wish to resort to using them. So what follows are ideas for dealing with aphid infestation.

Small and miniature Hemerocallis hybrids by Grace Stamile are excellent for daylily gardens in backyard spaces. These petite flowers add bold colors to containers.

Drought tolerant native perennials like Stokes' Asters are good for sustainable gardens. Stokesia laevis 'Purple Pixie' is one summer blooming aster for small spaces.

Sustainable farming offers a vision for the 21st century based on land stewardship and economic justice, without depleting resources or polluting the environment.

Tourists and local visitors alike will thrill to the flowers, plantings and natural areas at Descanso Gardens. Don't miss the blooming camellias, rosarium and lilacs!

Attractive evergreen shrubs can be trained up walls and fences as a colorful backdrop for other perennial plants and garden borders.

Even without a greenhouse, gardeners can sprout their own seeds indoors instead of buying plants later in the season.

Gardening in raised beds helps ensure the health of organic vegetable crops and offers benefits to gardeners over traditional in ground methods.

The potager garden is more commonly known as a kitchen garden in the United States. Taking it step by step, anyone can create one on his own plot of land.

Ayrshire roses have been used for hundreds of years in a variety of ways in gardens. Find out why, and how to care for your own piece of Old World charm!

Learn the uses, care and varieties of perennial lobelia in the garden. Cardinal flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners; find out why.