Ask the Plant Doctor! Plant pairing in balcony gardens


Consider pairing plants such as tomatoes, basil and marigolds if your balcony gets good sunlight. (This visual is human-created, AI-aided.)

In the sunny area of your balcony, consider pairing sun-loving plants, such as tomatoes, basil and marigolds. This combination not only thrives in full sun but also offers practical benefits. Basil has been claimed to enhance the flavour of tomatoes, although this has not been proven.

Marigolds, however, have been shown to deter certain pests. Another sun-loving pair is chilli pepper with lemongrass, both of which enjoy bright light and contribute to pest control.

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