Friday, January 27, 2012

Can anyone tell me plants that go together to protect from pests?

I heard that some plants protect others from pests if you plant them together. Where can I find more on this subject?

Can anyone tell me plants that go together to protect from pests?
It is called companion planting. A classic combination is growing basil and tomatoes next to each other. They keep the pests away from each other and then taste great together in a salad. Perfect!



here are a few more links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companion_p...

for a starters guide



and



http://www.gb0063551.pwp.blueyonder.co.u...

detailed companion planting grid.
Reply:lavender and roses. Look on the gardening websites
Reply:Aside from companion planting, look into installing bat houses in your trees and ladybug houses in your garden. I have a pond with a good deal of large koi and goldfish, but they only get the larvae that are laid in the water. Bats are great and they really are harmless. Lady bugs are always fun and they eat up your aphids!



For larger predators, I'm installing a motion sensored water spray! I'm so excited, I just found out about it and we have lots of cats, dogs, owls, raccoons, deer, and even a coyote.
Reply:Not sure where to find info - but my dad always planted african marigolds among his tomatoes - to keep pests off.
Reply:lantana does very well to keep da pest away dont know where you can get them i just go to da beach get cuttings they are very hearty plants easy to grow and do a great job.
Reply:Look into the Venus Fly-Trap....nature's exterminator.


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