Every gardener who’s fallen for the charm of Nigella (love-in-a-mist) knows that feeling. You bring it home, with its delicate blue blooms and wild personality, only to watch it struggle when planted next to the wrong neighbors. To avoid that you need to know which plants to avoid planting with your nigella. So I’m going …
Poinsettias are well known for being holiday plants (they’re not actually flowers – more on that in a second). But if you’re thinking of keeping your poinsettia beyond December or making it part of your garden then you need to know what works and what doesn’t. Poinsettias can actually be pretty particular about their neighbors. …
Over the years I’ve learned a few things about Amaranthus. One of the most important things for growing it successfully is what to and what NOT to plant with it. So to get your companion planting with Amaranthus right avoid the plants found here. Understanding Amaranthus Amaranthus is a powerhouse plant with attitude. I first …
Phlox can be a wonderful addition to your garden. But it can also be tricky to grow. Finding the right plants to go with it and that work together can be a minefield. So I’m going to take you through which plants not to plant with Phlox and why so you can make sure you …
Every gardener who’s fallen for the charm of buttercups knows they’re not just any ordinary flower. Sadly though buttercups don’t play nicely with everything. So I’m going to take you through what works, and what doesn’t, when planting alongside buttercups. Understanding Buttercups Buttercups have been brightening gardens and meadows for years. I remember as a …
I’ve had years of planting stock. And I know what helps them to thrive. And what makes them struggle. So if you’re not sure about growing stock I’m going to show you which companion plants work and which you should definitely avoid. Understanding Stock Stock flowers (Matthiola) have been stealing the show in gardens for …
Every successful garden has its secrets. And a big one is knowing which plants work together and which really don’t. Oleanders can be particularly finicky neighbors. Beautiful? Absolutely. Easy to get along with? Not so much. So lets go through which plants you should avoid planting with oleander and which won’t cause any problems. Understanding …
Companion planting can be tricky. And I’ve seen a lot of mistakes made when planting their Agapanthus So I thought it would by sharing what really works and more importantly what really doesn’t. I’ll take you through the plants that will turn your beautiful Lily of the Nile into a stressed out mess. Avoid these …
Cornflowers may be beautiful but they can be frustrating too. Plant them with the wrong plants or flowers and it can spell disaster. I’ve seen firsthand what happens when cornflowers end up with bad neighbors. So I’ve got a list of plants that really don’t work together when it comes to planting companions for cornflower. …
Anemones are delicate and beautiful flowers. But they need the right plants around them to work. After a number of seasons watching what works (and more importantly, what doesn’t) with them I’ve put together what I consider the definitive list of plants to keep away from your anemones. Understanding Anemone I’m not going to sugarcoat …