Plant Guilds & Companion Planting — FarmPal
Groupings of mutually beneficial plants that support each other through nutrient sharing, pest control, and physical support.
Applications
- •Nitrogen fixers feed fruit trees (clover under apple)
- •Aromatic herbs confuse pest insects seeking crops
- •Deep-rooted plants bring minerals for shallow feeders
- •Tall plants provide shade for heat-sensitive species
- •Pollinator-attractors increase fruit set nearby
- •Groundcovers suppress weeds and retain moisture for trees
Common Mistakes
- •Crowding plants before accounting for mature size
- •Ignoring allelopathy (walnut toxicity, etc.)
- •Not observing actual interactions in your conditions