Apple Mint Companion Plants. The right companion plantings for lemon trees reduce the need for excess chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Companion planting is when different crops are planted near each other to control pests, aid in pollination, and to harbor beneficial insects.
Modern agriculture relies on chemicals and machinery to grow crops and control insects, while. Some plants, especially herbs, act as natural insect repellents. Mint is no exception to this practice.
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Plants in containers can dry out quickly, depending on the weather, and may need water more frequently than plants in the garden bed. However, it is very useful as a flavorful culinary herb and the plants can certainly be grown without much care. Growing certain plants together will also help deter insect pests ruining your carefully tended plants before you get the chance to enjoy them. Some of the greatest companion plants in my garden are those which have nothing to do with my vegetable patch, but are the awesome locally native trees and shrubs i have planted about the place.