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.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

An example is companion planting to manage unwanted pests.

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times