Pole beans, corn, and winter squash are often referred to as the "Three Sisters." This traditional planting method, developed by Indigenous Peoples of North America, is one of the oldest and most ...

Companion planting is the practice of grouping plants together that have beneficial relationships. Companion planting isn’t an exact science, and takes experimentation and observation. The goal of ...

Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

When you think about growing your own vegetables, it is likely runner beans will be one of the first things that spring to mind. And it's pretty simple to learn how to grow runner beans. A delicious ...

Companion planting is the practice of positioning two or more types of plants, both beneficial to each other, close together as each chemically enhances – or inhibits – the other’s growth and ...

Companion planting is the practice of enhancing your crop production by growing combinations of different plants close together. Some combinations can significantly benefit plants and enrich the soil, ...

The Garden Planner team spent months researching the best companion planting combinations for your garden. The result: A fantastic new companion planting feature that makes companion planting a cinch.

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Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...