By Zenny
Borage This herb attracts pollinators and repels common pests like hornworms and aphids, while enhancing strawberry flavor.
Spinach Spinach grows well alongside strawberries, utilizing space efficiently without competing for resources.
Lettuce Lettuce acts as a living mulch, helping retain soil moisture and reduce weeds around strawberry plants.
Thyme Aromatic thyme deters worms and beetles and makes a beautiful low-growing border around strawberry beds.
Bean Legumes like bush beans fix nitrogen in the soil, naturally boosting strawberry plant growth.
Chive Chives repel harmful insects, particularly aphids, and their mild scent won’t overwhelm nearby plants.
Garlic Garlic’s pungent smell deters slugs and spider mites, protecting strawberries without using pesticides.
Carrot Carrots grow well below strawberries, using different root zones and avoiding competition.