Month: January 2026

Backyard Gardening

Gardening – Some plant pairings improve the soil environment around them. They support microbes, reduce stress, and make nutrients easier to use. • Beans + Corn — beans add nitrogen to the soil as they grow and decompose • Basil + Tomatoes — basil helps airflow and attracts insects that support healthy growth • Spinach + Strawberries — spinach adds organic matter and light shade to the soil surface • Peas + Radishes — peas enrich soil; radishes loosen compacted layers for future roots • Clover + Cabbage — clover fixes nitrogen and keeps soil covered and cool • Lettuce + Beets — shallow lettuce roots reduce weed pressure and soil drying • Chives + Carrots — chives may deter pests and help stabilize soil biology • Borage + Squash — deep taproots bring organic matter up as leaves break down • Nasturtium + Cucumbers — decaying leaves add nutrients back into the bed over time | Facebook

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