Vegetables

Yard-long beans—also called asparagus beans—are from southern Asia and unlike regular snap beans that drop their blossoms and sulk in extremely hot weather, they thrive… Read More »What Beans Grow Best In Heat?

Carrots are an excellent companion plant for beans. Not only do they grow well nearby, but also they attract ladybugs, which keep the aphid population… Read More »Can You Plant Carrots Next To Beans?

Marigold – French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) produce chemicals that repel whitefly, Mexican bean beetles, root knot nematodes, and root lesion nematodes. Avoid planting them near… Read More »Why Can’T I Plant Marigolds With Beans?

Another herb that you might want to grow alongside green bean plants is rosemary. Grow these plants as a border near your bean plants to… Read More »Can You Plant Rosemary Next To Green Beans?

Beans and other legumes are good potato companion plants as they release nitrogen into the soil, which helps improve yields and crop quality. What can… Read More »Can You Plant Green Beans Next To Potatoes?

Discover plants that can improve your bean harvest as well as those that might grow better when planted near beans. A common green bean companion… Read More »Can You Plant Green Beans And Squash Together?

Anchor a trellis with ground spikes by driving 12- to 18-inch wood or metal stakes into the ground with a rubber mallet, leaving about 6… Read More »How Do You Secure A Freestanding Trellis?

Allies in the Garden Bush beans have an ally in marigold plants. Not only are the two considered companion plants, meaning they are mutually beneficial… Read More »Can You Plant Marigolds With Green Beans?

Basil companion planting will help asparagus, beans, beets, cabbage, chili and bell peppers, eggplant, marigolds, oregano, potatoes and tomatoes. What can you not plant with… Read More »Can You Plant Basil With Green Beans?

Sow the large seeds individually 5cm (2in) deep – two at the base of each cane, which should be spaced 15cm (6in) apart. Thin to… Read More »How Far Apart Should Bean Canes Be?