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Salvia Companion Plants: 15 Beautiful Pairings for a Thriving Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 6/15/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 6/15/25

Salvia Companion Plants: 15 Beautiful Pairings for a Thriving Garden

Stunning companion plants for salvia that thrive in full sun and dry soil. Includes zones, spacing, water needs, and why each plant pairs perfectly with salvia for a vibrant, low-maintenance garden.

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13 No-Fail Plant Pairings for Effortless Beauty in Your Garden
Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 3/2/25 Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 3/2/25

13 No-Fail Plant Pairings for Effortless Beauty in Your Garden

Create a stunning, low-maintenance garden with these beautiful plant combinations! Discover perfect pairings that look amazing together and thrive in the same growing conditions. Get inspired with easy-to-follow garden design ideas.

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The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Lavender: What to Grow (and Avoid) in Your Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/12/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/12/25

The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Lavender: What to Grow (and Avoid) in Your Garden

Grow a healthy and beautiful garden by choosing the best plants to pair with lavender. Some plants help lavender grow strong and keep pests away, while others can cause problems. Learn which plants are great companions for lavender and which ones to avoid.


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The Best Companion Plants for Lilacs—And What NOT to Plant With Them
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25

The Best Companion Plants for Lilacs—And What NOT to Plant With Them

The best companion plants for lilacs to create a stunning, low-maintenance garden. Learn what to plant—and what to avoid—for healthy, vibrant lilacs.

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The One Flower You’re Probably Overlooking in Your Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/25/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/25/25

The One Flower You’re Probably Overlooking in Your Garden

Uncover the unexpected power of marigolds in your garden—natural pest control, vibrant pollinator attraction, and soil-enhancing benefits make these blooms a gardener's best-kept secret.

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Best Herb Combinations: Plant These Together
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 6/10/24 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 6/10/24

Best Herb Combinations: Plant These Together

Maximize your herb garden's potential with these perfect pairings. Learn which herbs share the same growing conditions and thrive together.

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Perfect Partners: Stunning Hydrangea Companion Plants for a Vibrant Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 8/25/23 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 8/25/23

Perfect Partners: Stunning Hydrangea Companion Plants for a Vibrant Garden

Create a breathtaking garden with hydrangea companion plants. Discover the perfect pairings for a vibrant and stunning hydrangea landscape idea or garden plan.

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Rocket to Success: The Best Arugula Companion Plants
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 4/30/23 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 4/30/23

Rocket to Success: The Best Arugula Companion Plants

Get the most out of your garden with these tips on arugula companion planting. Discover which plants work best as companions and what varieties should be avoided for successful cultivation!

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Mint Companion Plants: Friends and Foes
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 2/4/23 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 2/4/23

Mint Companion Plants: Friends and Foes

Wondering which plants to grow with mint? Check out our guide to find the best (and worst) companion plants for mint!

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The Best Companion Plants for Blueberries (And Which Ones to Avoid)
Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 11/6/22 Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 11/6/22

The Best Companion Plants for Blueberries (And Which Ones to Avoid)

If you're growing blueberries, there are a few companion plants that you should definitely have in your garden. Read this article to find out what they are and why they can help boost the production and flavor of your bushes!

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The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Cilantro
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 10/31/22 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 10/31/22

The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Cilantro

Looking for companion plants for cilantro? We've got the best, worst, and most helpful tips on growing this herb in your garden.

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The Ultimate Guide to Rosemary Companion Plants
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 10/11/22 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 10/11/22

The Ultimate Guide to Rosemary Companion Plants

Looking for the best plants to pair with your rosemary? Check out this comprehensive guide on companion plants for rosemary!

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Parsley Companion Plants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 9/24/22 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 9/24/22

Parsley Companion Plants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Companion planting with parsley can be beneficial - or it can backfire. Learn which plants to pair with parsley and which to avoid.

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Basil Companion Plants: The Best and Worst Plants to Grow Nearby
Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 3/6/22 Herb Gardening Kelly Keating 3/6/22

Basil Companion Plants: The Best and Worst Plants to Grow Nearby

Learn about basil companion plants. The best herbs, vegetables, and flowers you should pair with basil in your garden. Also, find out what not to plant next to basil!

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