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One gardener demonstrated how simply using companion planting can effectively protect crops without chemical sprays.
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Gardeners Find Success with Companion Planting for Natural Pest Control
A recent video by gardening enthusiast Weeping WillowSA has highlighted the efficacy of companion planting as a natural pest control method, particularly for brassicas. The video, uploaded on August 9, 2025, showcases a garden bed where healthy Savoy cabbages are thriving alongside onions and garlic. The gardener points out a significant infestation of black aphids on the onion and garlic plants. However, the adjacent cabbage plants, a type of brassica often susceptible to various pests, appear completely unaffected and healthy. This observation provides a compelling visual demonstration of how companion planting can protect vulnerable crops. "What I have here, it's brassicas, cabbages, and I particularly love this variety, a perfect Savoy," the gardener states in the video. They then zoom in on the onion, noting, "this onion plant is infested with black aphids... but there's nothing on the cabbage." The gardener reiterates this with another aphid-infested garlic plant, confirming the cabbages' pest-free status. The video advocates for companion planting as a sustainable pest control measure, encouraging viewers to utilize other crops to safeguard their gardens. This method offers an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, promoting biodiversity and healthier ecosystems within home gardens.
