How to Use Rosemary as a Companion Plant

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If you've never tried companion planting to control weeds and pests in your garden, you may be working too hard to control these common gardening troubles. Once you discover the joys of companion planting, your garden will be healthier, and you may uncover some new plants to enjoy in your garden, as well.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Rosemary plants or cuttings
Vegetable garden

Step1

Determine the areas where you think your garden could benefit from rosemary. Rosemary has a place in every garden. Its wonderful aroma and many culinary uses make it a staple in most herb gardens. Because it is so aromatic, it is great for repelling garden pests like cabbage flies, root maggot flies and many other winged insects. If you live in a warm climate, this plant can grow large enough to use as a shrub.

Step2

Plant rosemary near carrots, onions, broccoli and cabbage to help them grow stronger and healthier.

Step3

Plant rosemary in full sun and well-drained soil. You should never let the plant dry out too much, especially if it's in a pot. It is easier to start from a cutting than from seed, so buy an established plant or get a cutting from friends. You can plant rosemary just about anywhere in the garden because it has no known enemies in the plant world.