Companion Planting Guide: Enhancing Your Garden's Health and Productivity with GuanoBoost
Looking to maximise your garden's health and productivity naturally? Companion planting combined with the power of organic fertiliser is a fantastic way to boost your garden's growth while keeping it eco-friendly. At GuanoBoost, South Africa's trusted supplier of premium organic fertilisers, we offer products enriched with liquid seabird guano and granular earthworm castings — natural ingredients that work wonders in your soil and plants.
What is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is the practice of growing specific plants together so they mutually benefit each other. This gardening method improves pest control, enhances nutrient uptake, encourages pollination and can even boost flavour and yield. For instance, planting basil near tomatoes improves tomato flavour and helps deter pests like whiteflies, while marigolds repel nematodes and other unwanted insects.
Why Use GuanoBoost Organic Fertiliser with Companion Planting?
Your soil needs to be rich, balanced and biologically active to fully support the benefits of companion planting. GuanoBoost's unique blend of liquid seabird guano and earthworm castings is a powerhouse of nutrients and beneficial microbes.
- Liquid seabird guano is a highly bioavailable source of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — vital macronutrients that plants need to thrive.
- Earthworm castings, our premium granular fertiliser, improve soil structure, enhance water retention and introduce beneficial microorganisms that promote healthy root development.
Using GuanoBoost's organic fertiliser ensures your companion plants receive balanced, natural nutrition that boosts growth and resilience.
Benefits of Combining GuanoBoost with Companion Planting
- Improved Soil Fertility: Earthworm castings enrich soil organic matter and microbial life.
- Stronger Plant Growth: Seabird guano supplies essential nutrients in a form plants can quickly absorb.
- Natural Pest Deterrence: Healthy plants grown with GuanoBoost are better equipped to resist pests and diseases.
- Higher Yields: Nutrient-rich soil promotes bountiful harvests from your companion-planted garden.
- Eco-Friendly Gardening: Both companion planting and GuanoBoost's organic fertilisers reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals.
Top Companion Planting Pairs to Try with GuanoBoost
- Tomatoes and Basil: Enhances tomato flavour and deters pests.
- Carrots and Onions: Onion scent keeps carrot flies away.
- Cabbage and Dill: Dill attracts beneficial insects that protect cabbage.
- Beans and Corn: Beans fix nitrogen, aiding corn growth.
- Marigolds and Vegetables: Marigolds repel nematodes and many garden pests.
Apply GuanoBoost's liquid seabird guano as a foliar feed or soil drench, and sprinkle earthworm castings granules around the roots of your companion plants for best results.
How to Use GuanoBoost for Companion Planting Success
- Soil Preparation: Mix earthworm castings granules into your garden soil before planting.
- Planting Time: Apply a dose of liquid seabird guano to the base of your plants to kick-start growth.
- Regular Feeding: Feed plants every 4–6 weeks with liquid seabird guano to maintain nutrient levels.
- Watering: Keep soil moist to help nutrients absorb effectively.
Why Choose GuanoBoost for Your Organic Garden?
GuanoBoost is proudly South African, offering safe, natural and sustainable fertilisers that nourish your garden without harmful chemicals. Our combination of liquid seabird guano and earthworm castings supports a thriving soil ecosystem and robust plants.
By using GuanoBoost alongside companion planting, you're cultivating a garden that's not only productive but also environmentally responsible.