Companion Planting

Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden, one benefit to growing vegetables with flowers is companion planting. This type of planting is ideal for reducing pest and disease problems within the garden. Plants with strong odors, such as marigolds or garlic, help deter insects. A good example of companion planting might include placing petunias with beans to repel bean beetles or marigolds with tomatoes to help fend off snails.. Flowers also encourage pollinating insects, which are beneficial to most vegetables. And let's face it the garden is much prettier with the flowers added. A great way to not have to use all the chemicals to keep bugs out !  Happy Gardening....  ~ Windy ~