Marigolds: Garden Pest Protection & Planting Tips

💪 Which veggie bodyguard is your go-to pest fighter? 🌼 Marigolds: Release compounds (thiophenes) from their roots that suppress soil-borne pests like root-knot nematodes, while their scent helps deter aphids, whiteflies, and even some beetles. 🤍 Alyssum: Low-growing blooms attract beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps—the real heroes that feed on aphids, thrips, and caterpillars before they get out of control. 🧡 Calendula: Sticky, resinous stems can trap aphids, acting as a

Companion Plants for Tomatoes: Basil, Marigolds, Chives