Posts by Alexander Whaley

Want more harvests without building a greenhouse? Companion planting can sneak you extra weeks on both ends of the season. These pairings protect tender seedlings, shade cool-loving crops, and keep...

Your garden can beat the heat without ugly shade cloths. Pair the right plants and you’ll create living shade that cools the soil, protects tender crops, and saves you from constant watering. These...

Your plants can do more than just sit there and look pretty. Pair them right, and they’ll crank out oxygen, scrub indoor air, and grow faster than your last impulse-buy herb kit. We’re talking...

Tired of pulling weeds every weekend? Let plants do the heavy lifting while you sip something cold and admire your yard. These ground cover combos lock out weeds, protect soil, and look ridiculously...

Want fewer pests without spraying mystery goo? Pair the right plants and invite hungry bug bodyguards. These combos lure ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps that feast on aphids,...

Your containers don’t have to hemorrhage soil every time it rains or you water a little too enthusiastically. With smart companion planting, you can knit the potting mix together, slow runoff, and...