Beneficial Insects

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Companion Planting by Mechanism: A Science-Based Framework for Your Kitchen Garden

Companion planting is a legitimate practice when understood through its scientific mechanisms, such as pest deterrence, attracting beneficial insects, soil enhancement, and physical support. This guide provides a science-based framework to design your kitchen garden intentionally, moving beyond folklore to solve specific problems.

Brandon Lee·October 22, 2026

A close-up view of ripe strawberries growing in a garden bed, bordered by a dense line of blooming French marigolds, with ladybugs on the plants.

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French marigolds deter root-knot nematodes, protecting summer strawberries

Plots with marigold borders had 3.

Ingrid Larson·June 6, 2026