Companion Planting – An Intensive Gardening Method

Companion Planting is another Intensive Gardening Method used by the small space gardener to add to their array of tools in obtaining the best possible yield. By planting varieties that share properties that protect and nourish each other, you can plant a variety of vegetables tightly in a small space.

The following article will discuss how companion plants can attract beneficial insects and repel harmful ones, supply extra nutrients, be used as trap cropping, cover crops, and inter-planting which creates a diverse habitat that thrives.

Intensive Gardening Methods – A Learning Series for the Small Space Gardener

Do you want to get the most out of your small garden space? Do you plant only once the last frost date has passed and call it good?

If you really want to get the most out of your garden space and extend your growing season so you have fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs to eat throughout the year, then you need to use intensive gardening methods. Intensive gardening gives you a number of ways to achieve your goal of producing more produce for longer periods of time.

For the next several weeks, we will be posting a Learning Series on Intensive Gardening Methods starting with (1) succession gardening, followed by the (2) benefits of raised garden beds, (3) vertical gardening, (4) inter-planting or companion planting and, (5) finally, how to plan and utilize all the intensive garden techniques available to you so you can have the most glorious, productive garden possible.

Sneak Peek of What’s Coming in our Intensive Gardening Learning Series: