Understanding gardeners’ favorite vegetable companion plants can help you grow healthier, tastier beets, potatoes, carrots, and other fall vegetables. Companion plants are plants that are grown close together to improve soil conditions, deter pests, add shade, and provide a host of other benefits.ย
We consulted two gardening experts to discover the companion plants they consistently grow in their fall vegetable gardens.
Meet the Expert
- Chris Taylor is a gardener and the owner of Chris Taylor Gardening.
- Sam Tall is the owner of City Farmers Nursery.
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