Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spicy red and green pepper plants. Companion planting—the practice of growing compatible plants near each other—can benefit the ...

Just like for other garden crops, companion planting benefits peppers, both bell peppers and hot peppers. With the right neighbors, plants grow healthier, thanks to fewer disease and pest issues.

Different types of peppers need different spacing to thrive. Figuring out how far apart to plant peppers is a balancing act. If you plant peppers too far apart, you waste valuable garden space, but if ...