Secrets of Companion Planting: Plants That Help, Plants That Hurt (Paperback)

by Brenda Little (Author)

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Product Description

Transform a messy, tangled garden into a lush, productive retreat with this simple yet thorough handbook. The basics of companion gardening can be easily integrated into one’s gardening style using the nurturing power of Mother Nature and taking fundamental principles into account. Not merely a seasonal occupation or hobby, companion planting is a natural way to restore balance to outdoor spaces. By planting certain plants in close proximity, each helps the others. Easily implemented techniques such as increasing the essential oils and nutrients in plants, conditioning the soil, and attracting helpful insects are discussed, as well as ways to reduce pests and diseases without the use of toxic pesticides.

About the Author

Brenda Little is an avid gardener and the author of numerous books, including Backyard Organic Gardening, Companion Planting in Australia, The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices, The Encyclopedia of Vegetable Gardening, The Green Gardener, and The Illustrated Herbal Encyclopedia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Silverleaf Press (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933317930
• ISBN-13: 978-1933317939
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,468 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A plethera of usefyll information, April 10, 2009

By	Anthony E. Kalnoski "A future master gardener" (Onalaska, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I onwn this book, (120 pages long) As well as Carrots LOve tomatoes by Louise Riotte (207 pages long), Each book contains helpfull hints, & information that isn't in the other ones. For example if one says to plant Beans, & carrots togather, Chanches are pretty good that it you peruse the other book it will not only tell you the same thing but why to do it. Very usefull information for someone like me. I like to know why I am being told to do something, & not just be doing it because a book said it is good to do so. Brendas book has some interesting claims that are not in Louises's book, however If I could only affors to purchases one of the books I would buy CARROTS LOVE TOMATOES by LOUUISE RIOTTE, as if you pay reccomended publisher price found on the back covers, Riotte's book is $00.45 U.S.D. Cheaper, & is a lot bigger book.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Book, April 15, 2009

By	M. Warner - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I also purchased Secrets of Companion Planting at the same time as Carrots Love Tomatoes. (Purchased from overstock.com through Ebates.com to get the 4% cash rebate and the $1 shipping) This is a small book but what it GREAT about it is the back which has a list of good companions and bad companion foods to grow together. Go to carrots and see WHICH foods NOT go grown next to them and which to grow next to it. This one stop shopping list is worth the cost of this little book alone.

Seriously buy Carrots Love Tomatoes with Secrets of Companion Planting as they compliment each other.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars gardening aid, May 16, 2009

By	P. Herbert "bibliophile" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this book is a must for those like me who are learning the tricks of a successful garden.
There is so much more to it than sticking a living plant or a seed into dirt to make it grow.