Wednesday, June 4, 2014

5 Ornamental Plants That Could Save Your Vegetables

5 Ornamental Plants That Could Save Your Vegetables
photo credit: http://www.hobbyfarms.com/crops-and-gardening/5-ornamental-plants-that-could-save-your-vegetables.aspx

Are you practicing companion planting techniques? More importantly as it pertains to this article, are you planting flowers alongside your fruits, vegetables and herbs? If not you are really missing out on making your home vegetable garden even better.

Flowers can serve an even greater purpose to your gardening efforts than simply looking great and pretty with a nice aroma. They can attract beneficials, ward off harmful insects and even add some nutrients back into the soil.

Check out this article by Hobby Farms where they list 5 ornamental plants that you can plant to help out with your home vegetable garden.

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/crops-and-gardening/5-ornamental-plants-that-could-save-your-vegetables.aspx

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