companion planting

noun

1. the cultivation of different types of plants in close proximity so as to benefit each other, as planting a deer-repellent plant in a flower garden.

Example Sentences

Consult sites such as Gardenate for month-by-month guides on what to grow in your growing zone, as well as tips on companion planting and how long until you can eat your produce.

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“I think it’s like a kind of companion planting,” he said.

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An example is companion planting to manage unwanted pests.

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Elliott Kuhn, owner and cultivator of Cottonwood Urban Farm, will outline the basics of growing food in small spaces, from understanding climate and seasons to seed starting, companion planting, fertilizing and container requirements.

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So they aren’t good for companion planting unless you are able to find some of the new dwarf varieties, such as those produced by the Dwarf Tomato Project.

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