Marigolds are bright orange and yellow flowers that will become a real decoration of your garden. In the article we will talk about the features of caring for and growing a plant.
What are the benefits of marigolds for the garden
Due to its specific aroma, marigolds repel fleas, aphids, bedbugs, Colorado potato beetles and other insects from the crop.
If you plant annuals near carrots and onions, the marigolds will weaken the attacks of carrot and onion flies. It is worth planting flowers between the beds of cabbage. The caterpillars will stop attacking her.
Rules for caring for marigolds
Marigolds love bright light, and although they tolerate partial shade and even shade well, they bloom most magnificently in the strongest sun.
During growth, watering should be sufficient, but as soon as inflorescences begin to form, watering should be reduced so that moisture does not stagnate: plants rot and do not bloom from this.
Marigold is an annual plant, so it does not need much pruning. You only need to trim and remove diseased, yellowed or fallen leaves and stems during the growth period.
What to do with marigolds after flowering
All parts of marigolds: both flowers and stems - in autumn can be embedded in the ground along with green manure, burying them on a shovel bayonet. The result is an excellent fertilizer that will "work" for several years and protect the beds from phytopathogens and pests.
