Learn which crops are the best companion plants for onions to increase your garden harvest, reduce pests, and improve flavor in your onions and other crops
Companion Planting
Companion planting is one of the easiest ways to grow a healthier, more productive garden—naturally! By pairing the right plants together, you can boost growth, reduce pests, and make the most of your garden space without relying on chemicals.
Think basil with tomatoes, marigolds near squash, or lettuce tucked under your peppers for shade. Whether you’re working with a few raised beds or a full homestead garden, companion planting is a simple strategy that can make a big difference.
Explore our guides, planting charts, and real-life examples to start planning a garden that works better—because your plants should help each other out, just like good neighbors do.
The Ultimate Guide to Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden
By learning the principles of companion planting you can create a beautiful garden full of crops that can are mutually beneficial to each other with more harvest and less pests.
Companion Planting Guides by Crop
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cucumbers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Tomatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Squash
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Cabbage
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Garlic
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Peppers
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Potatoes
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Basil
Companion Planting Pest Control
How to Use Trap Crops to Deter Pests in the Vegetable Garden
9 Beneficial Insects for Your Garden + How to Attract Them
How to Control Aphids: 9 Companion Plants That Repel Aphids
16 Ways to Use Companion Planting for Pest Control Naturally
Companion Planting with Herbs and Flowers
Companion Planting with Herbs in the Vegetable Garden
11 Best Flowers for Your Vegetable Garden
All Companion Planting Articles
How to Control Aphids: 9 Companion Plants That Repel Aphids
Aphids can destroy your crops and bring disease to your garden. Learn how to control aphids through companion planting and other natural measures.
The Best Companion Plants for Peppers in Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting can help your garden grow better. Learn which crops make the best companion plants for peppers in to improve flavor and deter pests!
The Best Potato Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion plants can help improve your garden organically. Learn which are the best potato companion plants to grow alongside your potato bed!
The Best Eggplant Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting with your eggplant can help your plants grow better. Learn what the best eggplant companion plants to plant for the best results.
The Best Squash Companion Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Learn which are the best squash companion plants to plant with both winter and summer squash varieties for a better harvest and less pests
The Best Companion Plants for Cucumbers in the Backyard Garden
Do you have trouble with growing great cucumbers organically? Learn about which crops make great cucumber companion plants and which ones should be kept far away in the garden.
16 Ways to Use Companion Planting for Pest Control Naturally
Organic pest control for your garden! Great ideas on how to use companion planting to get rid of pests naturally in the garden!