The BEST Companion Plants to Fight June Pests
Welcome back, plant pros! June is here — your garden’s booming, but guess what’s booming even faster? Spring pests. Peering at your perfect veggies like it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.
In this video, we’ll cover:
The best companion plants to sow in June (with deep-dive tips and avoid-mistakes),
The most common June pests you’re fighting,
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Let’s plant smart, grow strong, and protect your patch. Because yes—you can grow it!
Chapters:
00:43 Common June Garden Pests You Need to Know
01:32 Marigolds – Your Garden’s Pest Patrol
02:14 Nasturtiums – The Loyal Decoy
02:58 Basil – More Than Just Pesto
03:33 Garlic & Chives – Nature’s Scents
04:10 Dill & Fennel – Call in the Bug Police
04:50 Borage – The Bee Booster
06:07 AI Gardening App
Chapter 1: Common June Garden Pests You Need to Know.
Before planting your companion heroes, here are the pests to watch:
Aphids: sap-suckers causing curled leaves & sticky residue.
Slugs & Snails: nighttime chew-fests on lettuce and seedlings.
Cucumber Beetles: leaf-chewing disease-spreaders.
Squash Bugs & Vine Borers: zucchini killers.
Flea Beetles: tiny holes in greens like a mini shotgun blast.
Tips to Beat Them:
Inspect leaves thoroughly, especially underside.
Remove pests early — a little prevention goes a long way.
Common Mistakes:
Ignoring early damage (it snowballs fast).
Overlooking nighttime scuffles — many bugs strike after dark.
Chapter 2: Marigolds – Your Garden’s Pest Patrol.
Pests Deterred:
✅ Aphids.
✅ Whiteflies.
✅ Root-knot nematodes.
✅ Beetles.
Why You Should Plant Marigolds in June:
Their strong scent confuses and repels soft-bodied pests.
They emit thiophenes, natural compounds toxic to soil nematodes.
Marigolds also attract ladybugs and hoverflies that eat aphids and whitefly larvae.
Best Use: Interplant with tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, beans. Border your garden beds to form a living shield.
Chapter 3: Nasturtiums – The Loyal Decoy.
Pests Attracted (Trap Crop):
✅ Aphids.
✅ Flea beetles.
✅ Whiteflies.
✅ Cabbage loopers.
✅ Squash bugs.
Why Plant Nasturtiums in June:
Their broad leaves act like sticky pest magnets.
Lures pests away from prized veggies, especially cucurbits and brassicas.
Keeps infestation localized and controllable — you can remove the whole plant once it’s swarmed.
Best Use: Near zucchini, cucumbers, kale, cabbage, broccoli. Use as outer defense lines or sacrificial decoys.
Chapter 4: Basil – More Than Just Pesto.
Pests Deterred:
✅ Thrips.
✅ Mosquitoes.
✅ Flies.
✅ Tomato hornworms.
Why Plant Basil in June:
Its aromatic oils overwhelm soft-bodied pests’ sense of smell.
Improves tomato yield and flavor when planted nearby.
Also helps suppress weeds when densely planted around beds.
Best Use: Underplant around tomatoes, peppers, lettuce. Harvest frequently to keep oils potent.
Chapter 5: Garlic & Chives – Nature’s Scents.
Pests Deterred:
✅ Aphids.
✅ Slugs & snails.
✅ Carrot flies.
✅ Japanese beetles. ✅ Deer & rabbits (bonus).
Why Plant Garlic & Chives in June:
Their sulfur compounds disrupt insect reproduction.
Garlic spray is one of the best all-around natural pest repellents.
Chive blooms attract pollinators and hoverflies.
Best Use: Scatter among lettuce, carrots, strawberries, roses. Use garlic for border plantings and sprays.
Chapter 6: Dill & Fennel – Call in the Bug Police.
Pests Deterred (by attracting predators):
✅ Aphids (via ladybugs, lacewings).
✅ Caterpillars & leafhoppers.
✅ Tomato hornworms (via parasitic wasps).
Why Plant Dill & Fennel in June:
Both attract beneficial predators that actively hunt and eat pest larvae.
Dill can act as a support plant for cucumbers and pollination helper.
Best Use: Let them bloom near cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers. Avoid planting fennel too close to other herbs (it can inhibit growth).
June is prime time for smart companion planting — your garden’s natural defenses in full force.
✅ Plant marigolds, nasturtiums, basil, garlic, dill, fennel, and borage.
✅ Use layout strategies to boost pest protection and pollination.
✅ Stay alert to June pests with daily checks and StrongEcho reminders.
Tell us below: which companion plant are you planting this month? And what pests do you dread? Let’s help each other thrive.
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