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Marigolds: How to Get Rid of Aphids in the Garden with These Flowers
19.03.2024 19:30
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:22
Marigolds help in the fight against aphids – small insects that harm plants.
Annual or perennial plants with bright orange, yellow or brown flowers depending on the variety.
They grow in warm and sunny places. They have antibacterial and antifungal properties. They are used in folk medicine, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Peculiarities
Biological feature - the ability to secrete chemicals with a strong and characteristic aroma, which have a toxic effect on pests and prevent them from settling on the plant.
Thus, marigolds significantly reduce the number of aphids in the garden and prevent reproduction.
Smell is a natural defense of plants. Pests such as ants, aphids and other insects avoid places where the smell of marigolds is present.
Choose places in the garden to plant flowers even near other plants that are often attacked by pests. Create a natural barrier to protect the vegetation.
Marigolds grow in sunny places and fertile soil. They also attract beneficial insects such as wasps and horseflies: they help in the fight against aphids.
Marigolds are planted as companions for other plants that are often attacked by insects.
Containers and pots
Grown in containers and pots, placed on terraces or balconies. Additional protection from insect pests in the environment.
Marigolds are valuable helpers, capable of repelling and destroying aphids, protecting plants and lush flowering.
Proper use of marigolds in the garden reduces the presence of insect pests.
They attract beneficial insects, creating a balance in the garden ecosystem.
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