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If you’ve been following my work for some time now, you’ll know that I’m a big advocate of plant pairings, especially when it comes to herbs.
However, certain herb combinations just don’t go very well together.
In this article, we’ll discuss what these combos are and explain to you why it isn’t a good idea to pair these herb varieties together. Let’s dive straight into it!
1: Mint & Any Other Herb
Mint in a pot
Now, mint is a personal favorite plant and I absolutely love the fragrance it adds to the garden. However, one thing you must know is that mint is invasive and will overtake nearby herbs, competing not only for nutrients but also space.
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If you want to grow mint, it’s better not to pair it with anything and grow it separately in a pot or container to limit spreading.
2: Dill & Carrots
Fortunately but also unfortunately, dill and carrots belong to the same family and can often cross-pollinate, which negatively affects both their flavor and growth. Therefore, it isn’t the best idea to pair these two together in the garden.
Ideally, you want to plant dill away from carrots but near cucumbers so they offer their pest-repellent properties effectively.
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