COMPANION HERBS

Companion Herbs || Insect Deterrent Plants || Preservation of Herbs || Types of Herb Gardens || Uses of Herbs

Anise Grows well with coriander. Together a good deterrent for snails and slugs Basil Improves growth and flavor of tomatoes. Indoors repels houseflies. Do not plant near Rue. Beebalm Also, companion to tomatoes. Improves growth and flavor. Borage Companion to tomatoes, squash and strawberries; deters tomato worms; attracts bees. Caraway Improves the growth and flavor of peas. Loosens soil where planted. Catnip Plant in borders; deters flea beetles. Chamomile Companion to cabbage and onions. Improves growth and flavor. Chervil Companion to radishes; makes them hotter and crisper. Chives Grows well near carrots, roses and apples! Makes them grow and taste better. Comfrey Good garden barrier plant. Dill Helps corn, lettuce, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes. Fennel Plant this away from your garden-not friendly to anyone! Flax Protects potatoes against Colorado potato beetle. Also helps clay soil. Garlic Plant near roses and raspberries and throughout the garden to deter Japanese beetles and other pests. Horehound Repels grasshoppers. Improves fruit yield on tomatoes. Horseradish Plant at corner of potato patch to deter potato bugs. Hyssop Companion to cabbage and grapes, deters cabbage moth; keep away from radishes. Lavender Butterflies and bees love it. Repels rabbits, mice, ticks, moths and mosquitoes. Lemon Balm Plant with cucumbers and tomatoes. Lemon Verbena Repels midges, flies and other pests. Lovage Improves the health of all nearby plants especially to beans and sweet potatoes. Marjoram Companion to sweet peppers and sage. Mint Companion to tomatoes and cabbage; deters cabbage moths; repels mice and fleas. Nasturtium Companion to radishes, cabbage and cucumbers. Repels aphids, squash bugs and striped pumpkin beetles. Parsley Likes chives, tomatoes, carrots, roses and asparagus. Rosemary Plant near cabbage, beans, carrots, sage; deters cabbage moths, bean beetles, carrots flies. Do not plant near potatoes. Rue Likes roses and raspberries, disliked by cats and dogs. Incompatible with sage, basil and cabbage. Sage Good with tomatoes, carrots, cabbage and rosemary. Santolina Good with roses. Southernwood Companion to cabbage; deters cabbage moth. Summer Savoy Companion to onions and beans. Deters bean beetles. Thyme Good for most herbs and veggies, particularly eggplant and cabbage. Valerian Stimulates growth of all other plants and vegetables in the vicinity; attracts earthworms. Yarrow Invigorating to cucumbers, corn and other herbs; enhances essential oil production.