After killing three hibiscus plants in my first year of gardening (yes, I’m admitting this publicly), I eventually figured out what I was doing wrong. It wasn’t due to watering or the sunlight – it was the plants I’d planted with it that were causing all the trouble. So I’m going to go through the …
After years of caring for my garden beds I’ve learned what works with peonies and what makes them unhappy. In this case the wrong companions make a big difference. So I’m going to give you some insights about what plants don’t work with peonies and why. Understanding Peonies Peonies can be particular about both their …
I’ve had some issues with my pansies in the past. And although they’re beautiful little flowers that look innocuous they are picky about what’s grown with then. So let me save you running in to problems with your pansies and having to watch them slowly die off because they’re planted next to the wrong flowers …
Irises can be pickier about about what they’re planted with when compared to a lot of other flowers. I’ve made mistakes when planting them that lead to a ruined garden. So the following plants are the ones you should not plant with your irises and why. Understanding Irises Irises are gorgeous when they’re happy but …
I’ve been growing nasturtiums for over a decade now and they’re some of the most beautiful flowers you can add to your garden. Not only do they look pretty but you can even eat them! But nasturtiums can be picky about what they’re planted with. Nasturtiums attract pollinators, keeps away pests and can even be …
I spent years struggling to get geraniums to grow and wondering why. It took me all that time to figure out it was down to what I was planting with them. So I’ve put together a list of plants that simply don’t work with geraniums and why. Let me save you from the heartbreak of …
Alliums, which include onions, garlic, leeks and chives, are fantastic for growing in your garden. Not just because of the food you get from them but they’re also keep pests away and have beautiful flowers. But they don’t get along with every plant. So when you’re looking to grow them you need to be careful. …
Amaranth has wonderful leaves and grains you can eat. It’s also one of the most versatile plants you can have in your garden. But if you’re looking to grow amaranth in it’s good to know which plants it will work with and which it won’t. There are certain plants that if planted alongside it will …
Borage is great for attracting pollinators and helping out insects. It’s tough and has beautiful blue flowers. On top of that it’s a great companion plant as it helps to keep pests away and improves the soil. But borage doesn’t get along with every plant. Some species will fight with it for nutrients or attract …
There aren’t many flowers that have such tall and beautiful flowers as delphiniums. They can grow in lots of light and well draining soil but as they’re so delicate you need to be careful what you plant with then. Some plants can help though by keeping away pests and making your garden work. But others …