Posts by Alexander Whaley

Vertical gardens look dreamy until your cucumbers choke your basil and your strawberries sulk in the shade. Companion planting can save your setup—or sabotage it—depending on a few make-or-break...

Your vertical garden looks cute until aphids throw a block party on your kale. Let’s fix that with plants that do the dirty work for you. Companion planting can shield your greens, confuse pests,...

Got a moody wall or a balcony that never sees sunshine? Perfect. Shade-loving vertical gardens can look lush, layered, and ridiculously chic when you pair the right plants. This list breaks down...

Hot sun, tiny footprint, and you still want a lush vertical garden? You absolutely can. These drought-tolerant plant pairings thrive with minimal water, crank up the color, and look stunning on...

You want a living wall that turns heads and doesn’t turn into a sad, crispy mess? You need smart plant pairings. These combos love the same light, water, and vibe—so they grow together instead of...

Want more harvest from tight spaces with fewer pests and prettier walls? Companion planting in vertical systems does all that while keeping your garden productive every month. We’ll stack vines,...