Not sure which plants and flowers work well together? Worried you’re going to plant some that don’t get along and ruin all your good work?
The companion planting guides here will help to show you which plants and flowers are good companions and which will be a disaster.
Daylilies are tough and don’t need a lot of maintenance. They have bright and lovely flowers that are easy to grow. But not all plants work well when planted with daylilies. They can attract pests, fight over nutrients and stop them growing. So if you want your daylilies to grow well then keep the following …
Foxgloves are some of the most beautiful flowers you can grow. Not only do they look great but they also attract pollinators to your garden too. But not all plants are good companions for foxglove. Lots will fight for nutrients, bring in pests that cause problems and even stop foxgloves from growing properly. So it’s …
Dahlias have some of the most beautiful flowers. Your garden will look much more colorful and charming if you plant them. But sadly there are many plants and flowers that don’t go well with dahlias. They fight over food, attract pests or just make it difficult to grow. So if you’re planning on growing dahlias …
Coneflowers are beautiful and tough, as well as good at attracting pollinators to your garden. So it’s no surprise that they’re very popular in gardens and flower beds. But there are some plants that you shouldn’t plant with coneflowers. They can fight for space and light, attract pests that upset how they grow and steal …
Dianthus is easy to grow, smells lovely and brings lots of color to a garden. So it’s not a surprise it’s loved by many gardeners. But sadly you can’t plant it with any other plant and hope it will work out. There are many plants that fight for nutrients, bring in unwanted pests or just …
Hydrangeas are one of the most beautiful flowers you can grow in your garden. They are gorgeous to look at and will brighten up any space. And they can grow in a lot of different conditions too, so they’re pretty hard to beat. But not all plants make good companions for hydrangeas. There are quite …
Verbena is a plant that doesn’t need much in the way of care and at the same time is very versatile. It does well in the full sun and brings some wonderful color to your garden during the growing season. But not every plant gets along with verbena. Some plants will compete for nutrients, bring …
Marigolds are a favorite for growing in gardens. They’re bright and beautiful as well as being able to keep away nasty pests. On top of that they’re easy to grow and very versatile, so a perfect choice for beginners. But not every plant makes a good neighbor for marigolds. Some will clash and compete for …
Zinnias are easy to grow, attract pollinators and look great. They’ll brighten any garden with their beautiful flowers. So it’s not a shock that they’re very popular. Everyone loves a Zinnia! But it isn’t the case that every plant loves them. In fact some flowers and plants are terrible companions for zinnias. They can outcompete …
Alyssum is a real delight. It has lovely clusters of flowers that are delicate and beautiful. And on top of that they have a wonderful scent and are great at attracting insects to your garden that help keep it healthy. But what should you plant alongside your alyssum? Well I’ve found some fantastic companions for …