About Rootmates
Finding the perfect plant roommates for your garden
What is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Some plants help each other by repelling pests, improving soil nutrients, providing shade, or attracting beneficial insects.
Why "Rootmates"?
Just like roommates, some plants get along better than others! We use the "roommate" metaphor because it perfectly captures the idea of plants sharing space. Some are best friends who help each other thrive. Others need their distance to avoid competing for resources.
Our Mission
Most gardening advice is buried in cluttered blogs with thousands of words. We built Rootmates to be different—a clean, fast, mobile-friendly tool that gives you the answer you need in seconds.
How We Source Our Data
Our companion planting data comes from public domain sources including USDA publications, university extension offices, and established horticultural research. We prioritize scientific evidence over garden folklore.
Support This Project
Rootmates is a free tool for gardeners. When you purchase seeds through our Amazon affiliate links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us maintain and expand the database.
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