Unwanted insects can cause serious damage to plants in your area.
But you can scare them away with one bright flower.
Agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh explained what to plant on a plot to protect against pests.
What will repel insects
If you plant calendula in your garden, pests will avoid it.
This plant will not only help fight insects, but will also have a positive effect on the soil and suppress weeds.
What is the benefit?
Calendula roots secrete special substances. They help improve the structure of the soil and also disinfect it.
The roots of this flower will also provide nutrients to the plants growing nearby.
This flower will also help in the fight against aphids and other pests.
The stems and leaves of this plant can be used for compost.
Calendula can be planted near cabbage and onions. The smell of the flower will repel onion flies and nematodes.
It is worth noting that not only calendula helps fight pests in the garden. Marigolds also cope with this task effectively.
Earlier we talked about whether it is possible to break off lilacs.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
