27 of the Best Dahlia Varieties for Your Garden
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Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings. When discussing ornamental gardens, companion plants are those that pair well for aesthetic purposes. In fruit and vegetable gardens, we select companion plants based on the variety of services they provide to neighboring plants. The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.
How Companion Plants WorkThe idea of companion planting is not new and many practices have been handed down from previous generations. However, it is only recently that science-based studies have investigated the effectiveness of these strategies. Some have proven successful, while others don’t stand up to rigorous testing. This knowledge has helped enhance the adoption of proven methods, and increased our understanding of why and how they work.
We can broadly group companion plants based on the services they provide. Some deter pests through chemical compounds in their foliage, while others are highly attractive to certain pests and effectively “trap” them, thereby protecting the main crop. Other companion plants enhance the growing environment by shading the soil to reduce moisture loss, reducing weed growth, and adding nutrients to the soil. Finally, some plants are highly attractive to pollinators and other beneficial insects. All these services promote a healthier, more productive growing environment for peppers.
When selecting companion plants to grow among peppers, consider the common pest challenges you face in the garden and match these to trap crops or pest deterrents.
27 of the Best Dahlia Varieties for Your Garden
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House plants in the office can help to reduce stress levels, increase concentration and therefore prductivity, and generally make the office a nicer environment to work in. The types of house plant that are suited to an office depend on your particular office – is it bright, shady, warm or cold? Many offices may have air conditioning, which can be drying for plants and unsuitable for house plants from tropical regions. Assess your office before buying house plants, whether it’s at home or in the work place.
Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from plant to plant. Commonly overlooked creatures like wasps, flies, moths, beetles, birds, bats, and even lizards can all serve as plant pollinators. Another misconception is that most pollinator activity occurs from the height of summer and into early fall, but in fact pollination occurs during most months of the year when temperatures are within an acceptable range for insect activity and there is a pollen or nectar source available. In this article I will talk about an array of plants that feed and support pollinators at specific points throughout the growing season. As you plan your wildlife-friendly plantings, use these suggestions as a springboard for creating your own unique, multiseason plant combinations.
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