Companion Planting Guide

Summary

Search any vegetable, herb, or flower to instantly see its best companion plants, plants to avoid, and growing tips.

How it works

1. Type any plant name into the search box — vegetables, herbs, and flowers are all included.
2. Select the plant from the dropdown suggestions or press Enter to search.
3. The result card shows companion plants (good neighbors) with a reason for each pairing.
4. Antagonist plants (bad neighbors) are listed so you know what to keep separate.
5. Planting tips specific to that plant appear at the bottom of the card.
6. Browse the full A-Z plant index to explore the entire database.

Use cases

• Plan a vegetable bed layout to maximize pest control and yield.
• Find the best herbs to plant alongside tomatoes to deter aphids and hornworms.
• Avoid planting combinations that stunt growth or attract pests.
• Design a "Three Sisters" garden with corn, beans, and squash.
• Choose border flowers that attract pollinators to the vegetable patch.
• Teach children about plant relationships and garden ecology.

Frequently Asked Questions