Jody asks: water timing and bug-repelling plants. Water pre-dawn—soil absorbs, leaves dry by sun, preventing fungi. Marigolds deter nematodes, aphids, whiteflies. More companions: nasturtium (trap crop for aphids), basil (repels thrips, mosquitoes), chives/garlic (repel Japanese beetles, aphids), mint (contain it), dill/fennel (attract beneficial wasps), rosemary, thyme, oregano.
Resource: Organic Gardening's companion planting guide (organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-19-108,00.html).
Diversity confuses pests. Plant borders, interplant, let herbs flower.
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