The truth about marigolds
Marigolds are pretty little flowers that are great to have in your garden for a whole host of reasons!
Don't be fooled by the sweet little marigold - it is a powerful little plant that can either help or hinder your garden!
- Marigolds are best known to be a helpful plant in hindering the angry nematoad, and has been used regularly by vegetable gardeners everywhere to deter them. Unfortunately this only works if you plant your marigolds with pounds of marigold seed in a thick blanket with your veggies, and they only repel certain types of nematoads.
- If you are determined to use the marigold as a deterrent, another great tip is to plant your marigold in the summer, let them grow for a solid two months and then chop them all down. Then you can turn the roots under into the soil- this method works extremely well to nip your nematoad problems in the bud!
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marigold, companion planting, nematoads, bad bugs
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