People who are actively interested in organic farming often plant marigolds.
This allows you to protect the area and plants from pests and diseases without harmful chemicals.
However, not everyone knows what can be done with marigolds after they have bloomed, notes the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
What tricks can you pay attention to?
Strawberry protection
The plant often attracts diseases and pests, so it needs high-quality protection from such problems. An excellent solution would be to use marigolds.
You just need to collect the flowers, crush them and put them between the rows of berries. This is a very simple way to protect strawberries from nematodes.
Soil health and improvement product
Many people plant green manure plants in the fall, which are then placed in the soil. You can also use crushed marigolds with them.
Enrich your compost
If you don't want to add marigolds to the soil, you can always make better compost. It's better to chop up the plants so that they start working faster.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
