Companion planting is about growing particular crops together, so that both thrive. However, this idea also works in reverse, whereby certain pairings should be avoided, as one or both will suffer ...

Lettuce is an easy-to-grow, cool season crop that’s typically planted in spring for an early summer harvest, or in mid-summer for autumn. But while lettuce gets along with most other veggies, you may ...

What to try instead: Basil, parsley, or nightshades like tomatoes or eggplant all work well with asparagus, as they repel destructive asparagus beetles. Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, ...