If you live somewhere with a lot of mosquitos flying around, chances are you've heard of (or at least smelled) citronella. A variety of geranium, citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), is known for its sharp ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Companion planting can help you grow healthier and more productive plants without harsh pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. This gardening technique has been used for generations to naturally boost ...

Plus, what not to plant with cabbage.

Companion planting sounds complicated at first, but the idea is actually quite simple. Certain plants grow better when they sit […] ...

Nasturtiums act as effective trap crops by being the more desirable plant for common garden pests. This leaves the trap plant to be treated or removed, allowing the producers, like these tomatoes, to ...