Taylor Roberts
Companion planting is the answer if you want a healthy, chemical-free vegetable garden. Did you know that carrots can be protected against pests by a natural insecticide produced by tomatoes? Or that slugs can be repelled by putting mint near lettuce? Every gardener is aware that keeping pests and diseases under control while preserving a favorable growing environment is the key to producing an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden. But is it feasible to grow a productive vegetable garden without the use of harmful chemicals? As long as you know how to pair the appropriate plants, it is. Since practically every vegetable you can produce has a potential beneficial companion, organic gardeners have long recognized that pairing the proper plants together is the secret to reducing pests, enhancing soil quality, and increasing the production of their gardens. The best approach to avoid using chemicals while yet improving the productivity of your garden is through companion planting. Brian Lowell, a pro in organic gardening, will show you how to use plants to make a lovely, healthy vegetable garden free of harmful pesticides. What you’ll discover inside is as follows:Practical pairings for all of the most popular garden veggies for companion plantinghundreds of useful planting arrangements are illustrated with vivid photographs and practical, straightforward photography.A professional gardener’s expert guidance tailored exclusively for novicesNumerous solutions to typical problems with companion-planted gardens are provided.Advice on how to create the ideal vegetable garden, including how to manage the soil, water it properly, and moreThis book offers a solid foundation for individuals who want to study companion planting, and it’s certain to become a go-to resource if you’re seeking for plants to grow together in your garden.
