What to plant between the beds to drive aphids and wireworms out of the garden forever

03.05.2023 11:46

Marigolds can be useful in controlling pests in your garden.

The plant attracts attention as a good green manure and protector of other crops from insects.

Benefits of Marigolds

Marigolds have several significant benefits: they can decorate your garden with their colorful flowers and protect plants from pests.

Marigolds against insects

The plant contains many alkaloids and phenolic compounds in its leaves and stems, which insects do not like and regard as dangerous.

Thanks to their properties, marigolds can protect neighboring plants from attacks by aphids and wireworms.

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Plant more marigolds not only between the rows, but also in the rows themselves where the crops grow to enrich the soil with nutrients and repel pests.

How to Properly Care for Marigolds

Plants prefer sunny places and fertile soil, but can also grow in poor soils.

Plant marigolds so that the plants do not shade each other. Do not forget to water them in a timely manner.

Overall, marigolds can be beneficial to your garden, help control pests, and add vibrant color to your garden all season long.

Elena Gutyro Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor


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  1. Benefits of Marigolds
  2. Marigolds against insects
  3. How to Properly Care for Marigolds