Companion Planting and Pest Control

The video tutorial introduces companion planting and the rule of three, which involves considering three key factors: light and water needs, plant benefits, and soil improvement. It explains how to choose plants with similar needs, how plants can benefit each other, and how they can improve soil health. The video also provides examples of effective plant groupings, such as the three sisters method, and offers practical tips for maximizing garden productivity and health.

What is the main concept introduced in the video for improving garden productivity?

• The rule of seven

• The rule of nine

• The rule of five

• The rule of three

When selecting companion plants, why is it important to consider their sun and water needs?

• To ensure they bloom at the same time

• To prevent one plant from overshadowing the other

• To make sure they thrive together

• To ensure they have the same color

Which of the following is an example of plants benefiting each other?

• Plants with the same leaf shape

• Plants with deep roots breaking up soil

• Plants with similar colors

• Plants with the same height

What is the Three Sisters method?

• A method involving tomatoes, basil, and marigolds

• A method involving roses, tulips, and daisies

• A method involving corn, beans, and squash

• A method involving carrots, onions, and chives

How do legumes like beans and peas improve the soil?

• By attracting bees

• By fixing nitrogen in the soil

• By repelling pests

• By providing shade

Which plant grouping is known to repel pests and attract beneficial insects?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Basil, tomato, and marigold

• Cucumbers, radishes, and dill

• Carrots, onions, and chives

What is the benefit of planting cucumbers with radishes and dill?

• They have the same color

• They don't compete for space

• They attract harmful insects

• They compete for nutrients

Which plants are known to repel carrot flies?

• Cucumbers and dill

• Basil and marigold

• Onions and chives

• Peppers and parsley

What role does parsley play in the grouping with peppers and eggplant?

• It fixes nitrogen

• It attracts hoverflies

• It provides shade

• It repels carrot flies

What is a common pest that hoverflies help control in the garden?

• Beetles

• Aphids

• Caterpillars

• Grasshoppers