Companion planting helps most through pest confusion, trap cropping, and pollinator habitat. Reliable pairs: basil with tomatoes, carrots with onions, marigolds and nasturtiums as trap crops, plus a bloom border. Pet-safe notes included.
Tag: Organic
pests-diseases
Oct 31, 2026
Slugs and Snails: 7 Controls That Actually Work
Seven slug and snail controls that actually work: hand-picking, beer traps, copper barriers, diatomaceous earth, pet-safe iron phosphate bait, beneficial nematodes, and habitat cleanup with smart planting timing.