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6 Companion Planting Hacks for Beginner Gardeners

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Welcome to Bri Books! Getting started in the garden can be tough, but there's one thing that'll make your gardening journey more productive: companion planting!  In this episode, I'm sharing 6 companion planting hacks you need to know if you want to grow strong. Companion Planting for Beginners 1:11: What is companion planting? Companion planting is when two or more plants are grown near each other to benefit one or both of the plants. It's a tried-and-tested, ancient way to reduce pests, attract pollinators, and boost growth. I'm sharing a few common examples, although there are dozens.  2:00 - Basil and tomatoes: Basil plants deter moths which lay tomato hornworms, while simultaneously attracting bees (which help improve tomato polination.) 3:00 - Peppers: Peppers are excellent companions to carrots, tomatoes, and onions.  3:30 - Tomatoes: Tomatoes love peppers, bush beans, and basil 5:15 - Dill and flowers: Dill attracts ladybugs, which eat small garden pests like aphids and spider mites, while