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Planting rosemary brings many perks to your garden.
Rosemary has a strong scent that acts as a natural pest repellent for its companioning plants.
This herb also enhances the flavor of others planted nearby thanks to its release of aromatic compounds.
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The benefits of companion planting are purely based on longtime gardeners' observations.
Both herbs love to bask in warm environments with full sun exposure and well-draining soil.
With the well-drained soil, rosemary and lavender companion gardens only need to be watered about once a week.
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In return, you get a pollinated garden full of this gorgeous bright color.
Rosemary repels insects from feasting on your plants while thyme acts as a cabbage worm deterrent.
Thyme also has Mediterranean roots, which means soil and environment needs are the same as rosemary.
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Another perk to planting oregano is that it’s low-growing and will protect your topsoil from erosion.
Their strong scent repels certain bugs like flies and mosquitoseven waspson top of the repellent qualities of rosemary.
Cabbage
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Interested in starting an edible garden?
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Some of the best rosemary companion plants are vegetables in the cruciferous category, like cabbage.
Bean plants arenitrogen-fixing plants, which improve the soil to provide healthier growth for your rosemary plants.
The trend continues for carrots.
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Though carrots enjoy well-drained soil too, these plants need more water.
Plant rosemary at the base of your pepper plants to repel insects and keep moisture retained in the soil.
Strawberries
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Is there anything better than growing your own strawberries?
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These two plants require the same well-drained, slightly moist soil, which makes maintaining your garden a breeze.
Raspberries
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Similar to blueberries, raspberries love a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
Garlic
These scrumptious aromatics make wonderful companion plants with rosemary.
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As if garlic bulbs weren’t flavorful enough, planting them next to rosemary amplifies the flavor even more.
Rosemary is more drought-tolerant than cauliflower, so these two need to be separated to a degree.
Worst Companion Plants for Rosemary
Here are 5 plants not to use as companions for rosemary.
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