"Helpers for summer residents": why it is worth planting marigolds - 3 reasons

Marigolds are extremely popular among summer residents because they have a beautiful appearance.

However, in addition to beauty, these flowers can bring other benefits.

An expert of the MOS SMI portal, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you why it is worth planting marigolds on your plot.

Pest control

Many inexperienced gardeners suffer from the presence of such pests as the cabbage butterfly and the cruciform flea beetle.

To solve the problem, you can resort to bright marigolds. They will scare away pests and protect the harvest from them.

Impact on soil

These flowers also have a positive effect on the condition of the soil.

If you dig up the soil with marigolds in the fall, the soil will receive a storehouse of useful substances.

Repelling rodents

Rodents often attack summer cottages, damaging plantings. You can solve the problem with marigolds. By planting them on your plot, you can scare away mice and protect plants.

Now you know why it is important to plant marigolds in your garden.

We previously reported on methods for removing tree stumps .

• Related news:
• landing
• marigold
• reasons
• 18 March 2024

---