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Raised-bed companion planting transforms a standard 4x4 foot garden by mixing tall and short crops on a 1-foot grid to maximize yield and minimize pests. By pairing nitrogen-fixing legumes with heavy feeders and using square-foot spacing—placing one tomato per square foot compared to sixteen carrots—you create a resilient microclimate that outperforms monoculture rows. Read the full guide to master specific plant combinations and seasonal rotation schedules.