

- Garlic will repel many pests and also seems to deter late blight of tomatoes.Photo: David Silverman / Getty Image News.

- Tomatoes and basil don't just taste great together, they grow well together.Photo: cgarbiano / stock.xchng.

- Plants in the same family as tomatoes, such as eggplant, peppers and potatoes, should not be grown nearby.Photo: © Marie Iannotti