Companion Planting - Protect Your Tomatoes From Infestation

For a better, healthier tomato crop keep the bugs at bay with some companion planting. Use herbs with strong odors - such as basil and lemon grass, and flowers - such as marigolds and nasturtium. Plant these close to your tomato plants and the bugs will find something else to prey on. The basil and lemon grass can also be cut as you harvest the tomatoes, both for cooking - and to keep the size in check! The extra flowers will also help to make your garden look pretty in the middle of summer.