What to do with marigolds in autumn: not all summer residents know

13.10.2024 09:33

Many people plant marigolds because the flower is quite beneficial.

Plants help reduce the likelihood of developing a host of diseases.

Marigolds are also able to drive away some pests from the plot. However, at the end of the season, many people wonder what to do with them.

What options can be considered?

For strawberries

It is known that the berry crop is susceptible to a number of diseases and many pests "claim" it. Therefore, marigolds can be used to cover strawberry beds.

Afterwards, you can lay out a mulch layer.

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Roses

Many people want to keep their roses beautiful and healthy for the next season, but this is not an easy process. Therefore, one of the secrets is to use marigolds.

You just need to crush the flowers and spread them over the surface of the soil in the rose plantings.

Garlic

Few people know that crushed marigolds can be safely placed in the hole when planting winter garlic. This will help to collect a luxurious harvest.

Classic options

It is also worth remembering that marigolds are an excellent component of compost and can be used to create a mulch layer.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What options can be considered?
  2. For strawberries
  3. Roses
  4. Garlic
  5. Classic options