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companion planting
noun[ U ]
biology specialized uk /kəmˈpæn.jən ˌplɑːn.tɪŋ/ us /kəmˈpæn.jən ˌplæn.t̬ɪŋ/
the idea or practice of growing certain plants close to each other so that they will help each other grow well:
Companion planting can help control pests and diseases.
In companion planting, two plants are grown together to benefit one or both.
The book contains several companion planting suggestions.
There are various mechanisms by which companion planting is thought to work.
Companion planting is an accepted way of controlling pests and diseases, especially in fruit and vegetable gardens.
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