This document discusses companion planting and how certain plants benefit each other when grown together. Some key points:
- Certain plants thrive when grown near others due to natural associations where they complement each other's growth.
- Herbs can enhance or hinder the growth of neighboring plants through chemicals released from their leaves, roots or essential oils. Aromatic herbs attract pollinators and repel pests.
- Planting stinging nettle and yarrow increases the essential oil content in peppermint and other herbs.
- The document provides a list of herb companions and how they interact, such as chamomile increasing peppermint's oil or garlic controlling pests for roses.
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