Companion Planting for Beginners by Brian Lowell

Pair your plants for a healthier, more productive vegetable garden.

Companion Planting for Beginners by Brian Lowell is a practical, illustrated guide to choosing plants that grow well together. Designed for new gardeners, it explains how vegetables, herbs and flowers can be combined to attract beneficial insects, support pollinators, improve garden diversity and assist with natural pest and disease management.

Inside, you’ll find easy-to-follow companion planting advice for popular vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, artichokes and asparagus, plus profiles of useful flowers and herbs such as marigolds, lavender, alyssum, basil, thyme and yarrow. Clear photographs and plant references make it simple to plan productive garden beds without relying solely on chemical controls.

Why gardeners will love it

• Beginner-friendly companion planting combinations
• Vegetable, herb and flower reference guides
• Advice for attracting ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies and other beneficial insects
• Natural approaches to common pest and disease pressures
• Practical ideas for a diverse, chemical-conscious edible garden

Book details
Author: Brian Lowell
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780744045727
Weight: 618 g
Publisher: DK

A useful reference for beginner vegetable gardeners, organic growers and anyone wanting to understand which plants make good garden companions.