Marigolds are the ultimate best friend for your vegetable and flower gardens.
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The colorful blooms ofmarigolds (Tagetes spp.
Marigolds also give off an odor thatrepels other garden pestslikerabbits, whileattracting pollinatorswith their warm, brilliant colors.
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Companion plantingis when you place two plants side-by-side that will help the other thrive.
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The potent aroma of garlic will repel everyone from spider mites to deer to snails.
Plus, marigolds will attract pollinators like bumble bees which are helpful for tomato plants.
That means you’ll have an abundant crop of cucumbers all summer long without the worry of intrusive bugs.
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Marigolds also trap aphids, which would otherwise go after your watermelons.
Asparagus
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Don’t want asparagus beetles attacking your summer harvest?Plant them alongside marigolds.
Marigolds will repel the asparagus beetle, letting your spring vegetables thrive.
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Carrots
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Carrots reap two main benefits from marigolds.
The first, of course, is insect repellant.
Marigolds deter carrot rust flies and carrot psyllids.
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Both are sun-loving plants that do best withfull sun.
Plus, marigolds will keep away rodents that might dig up your below-ground onions.
Marigolds will stop slugs in their tracks, taking the hit before the slugs reach your lettuce crop.
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Lavender
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Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, marigolds and lavender have lots in common.
Both of these plants attract pollinators, and rabbits and deer tend to steer clear.
They’ll get along beautifully in a summer through fall garden.
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That means these two are great companions before or after the height of summer’s heat.
They grow together well under the same conditions.
Plus, these two both do well in sunny, drought-tolerant conditions.
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Try the low-growing thyme in front of the marigolds to create a pest-repelling fence.
Despite its wintery look, dusty miller does best in hot, full sun, drought conditionsjust like marigolds.
The vibrant purple and vivid oranges, reds, and yellows will bring in enthusiastic bees and butterflies.
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Plus, they both attract pollinators to keep your garden thriving.
Planting marigolds alongside the cornflower blue bachelor buttons creates a feast for pollinators' eyes.
Luckily, marigolds repel many of those, including aphids, nematodes, and beetles.
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These two closely related flowers make a striking combination when planted together.
Yes, marigolds should be planted deeper than the depth at which you buy them from the nursery.
Go ahead and bury some of the stem.
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Because marigolds have deep roots and require full sun, they’re usually planted in a pot by themselves.
However, you could plant them with flowers that have shallow roots and won’t mind full sun.
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