In addition, nasturtiums are good trap plants for pest control, drawing the likes of aphids, flies, and flea beetles towards ...

Sweet alyssum is more than just a charming ground cover—this delicate flowering plant pulls double duty in the orchard. “It attracts beneficial insects that help reduce pests,” says master ...

Light: Full sun to part shade in hot climates Sweet alyssum is a low-growing annual with honey-scented flowers. Pollinators love this flower, which blooms well into autumn until a hard freeze. The ...

1. Sweet Alyssum (Image credit: Shutterstock) If you’re growing tomatoes in containers, then companion planting can be a little tricky as space is limited.

Heat-tolerant plants like zinnias, sunflowers, King’s Mantle, Crinums, and perennial salvias thrive in high temperatures. Torenia (Wishbone Flower), sweet alyssum, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost ...

Snow Princess sweet alyssum is a highly acclaimed flower, winning 113 awards and thriving in various garden settings. It's a versatile plant that complements other flowers in mixed containers and ...

If you’re planning ahead for summer planting schemes and looking for colourful combinations for garden tubs and planters, then knowing the best flower pairings to grow in pots will ensure a vibrant ...

1 / 3 Sweet alyssum is a honey-scented, self-sowing annual flower that is one of the best for attracting pest-controlling beneficial insects to gardens. Here, it has sown itself around zucchini ...

You can tuck nasturtium and sweet alyssum almost anywhere. At this point, I start the first succession of all my annual flowers except sunflowers.

As the name implies, beneficial insects are advantageous to have in any home garden. Attract them to yours by planting any one of these gorgeous flowers.