Apple & Daffodil
Daffodils not only repel pests from apple trees but also enhance the soil around them, as their bulbs help improve drainage. This pairing is also a great opportunity to add some bright spring colours to your garden.
Geranium & Grape
Geraniums deter numerous pests, including spider mites that can be harmful to various crops, while also attracting pollinators with their vibrant flowers.
Allium & Apricot
Alliums, like garlic and onions, discourage pests with their strong scent while attracting beneficial insects, ultimately boosting apricot yields.
Melon & Nasturtium
Planting nasturtiums with melons offers multiple benefits: they act as a trap crop for pests, attract pollinators, may enhance melon sweetness, and provide ground cover to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Their vibrant, edible flowers also add beauty to the garden.
Courgette & Sunflower
Sunflowers provide natural support for courgette vines, allowing them to climb and spread efficiently while maximizing garden space. Their bright blooms attract pollinators, leading to higher courgette yields.
Raspberry & Borage
Borage’s vibrant blue flowers attract pollinators, boosting raspberry production, while its deep roots draw up essential trace minerals that enrich the soil and support healthy growth.
Cucumber & Nasturtium
Nasturtium are excellent at repelling pests that commonly target cucumber plants. In addition, the vibrant flowers of nasturtiums attract bees, enhancing cucumber growth.
Tomato & Marigold
Marigolds serve as a natural repellent against pests like whiteflies and aphids. In addition, they attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and predatory beetles, while enhancing soil health by suppressing harmful nematodes. The fragrance of marigolds is also known to deter deer and rabbits, which often nibble on tomato plants.
