Characteristics of the 4 elements
Fire (Dry, South, Sunny, Summer)
Keywords: warmth, light, dynamism, enthusiasm, vitality, stimulation, protection culmination of plant energy (fruits, seeds)
Plant element: fruits and seeds
Example of plants: rosemary, lavender, sunflower, thyme, sage
Water (Wet, West, Moist, Autumn)
Keywords: transpiration, relaxing, intimate, protection, serenity, softness, sensibility, feeding
Plant element: leaves (photosynthesis)
Example of plants: fern, lotus, waterlilly
Earth (Shady, North, Cold, Winter)
Keywords: anchor, robustness, rooted, calm, stability, slow growth, patience, harmony
Plant element: roots (absorbing nutrients and water from soil)
Example of plants: mint, succulents, ivy
Air (Dry, East, Wind, Spring)
Keywords: lightness, clarification, intellect, lively, evolutive, innovation, purification, communication, aerial
Plant element: flowers (pollination)
Example of plants: lemongrass, marjoram, jasmine, climbing shoots, bamboo, herbs
Companion Planting: A Good Neighbour Guideline
Companion planting is a time-honoured gardening practice that focuses on pairing plants that grow best together. Just as good neighbours in a community support and protect one another, certain plants naturally support and protect one another, while others may compete or pose challenges when planted too close together.
In gardening and agriculture, companion planting helps create a healthier, more balanced garden ecosystem for many reasons, including:
- Natural pest control by confusing or repelling harmful insects
- Encouraging pollination for the “4 B’s” — birds, bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs
- Providing habitat for helpful insects that keep garden pests in check
- Maximizing garden space by pairing plants that grow well together above and below ground
- Increasing overall plant health and crop productivity
By understanding plant “likes and dislikes,” gardeners can reduce the need for chemical treatments, improve yields, and create a more vibrant and resilient garden that works in harmony with nature.
Plant Likes & Dislikes
Just as plants can benefit from good companions, they can also struggle when grown near the wrong neighbours. Each plant has specific preferences for soil, sunlight, moisture, nutrients, and nearby plants. Understanding these “likes and dislikes” helps reduce competition and stress in the garden.
Some plants thrive when grown together because they support each other’s growth, deter pests, or improve flavour and productivity. Others may compete for nutrients, attract the same pests, or release substances that inhibit nearby plants.
By paying attention to plant likes and dislikes, gardeners can make smarter planting choices, avoid common problems, and create a more productive, harmonious garden—where every plant has the best chance to thrive.
For the Wellness Garden, we have therefore researched every herb that we are going to plant and developed a chart to identify which plant is a good companions, taking into account each plant’s likes and dislikes
We have made a chart where we identified each location in the garden so that we can map specifically every spot in the garden and add that identifier to the spreadsheet to each plant
Here is the list of plants with their location identified
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