Tomatoes can be a challenge to grow, thanks to soil-borne diseases and pests. But there are natural ways to combat these, and one simple method is to give your tomatoes companion plants.
Farmers have been intercropping—also known as interplanting—for centuries. It’s the technique of pairing plants together that complement each other. Some plants aid in each other’s growth, for example, while others deter insects. Here are some ways to use this technique with tomatoes.