Companion Planting Notes
Companion Planting Chart & Guide
Organize your garden layout with care. Use this companion planting guide to plan nearby plantings, spacing, shade, pollinator observations, access, and notes from the garden beds.
Fields to track
Target CropThe main vegetable, herb, or flower you are planning to plant.
Best CompanionsPlants to try nearby based on garden planning observations.
Combative NeighborsPlants to keep separate based on spacing, access, or family concerns.
Primary BenefitObservations to review next season, including spacing, shade, or access notes.
Planting LayoutHow to physically arrange the companions (e.g., intercropping or borders).
Season CompatibilityWhether the companion crops share the same growing window and temperature needs.
How to use it
- Reference this chart during the layout phase of your spring or autumn garden planning.
- Group crops with matching water and light requirements alongside nearby plantings.
- Keep a copy in your garden notebook to track spacing, shade, and layout notes in your soil.
Notebook tip
You might consider planting French marigolds along tomato and pepper beds, then note your own observations on spacing and pollinators.