How to Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Gardens

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How to Plant Marigolds in Vegetable Gardens More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Lisa Hickey | permalink
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Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are commonly planted as companion plants in vegetable gardens. These brightly colored annuals produce flowers from summer until the first frost in autumn. The strong aroma ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/plant-marigolds-vegetable-gardens-53427.html ^[1]

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The Best Marigold as a Vegetable Garden Companion More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Patrik Duvander | permalink
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Brightly colored marigolds (Tagetes spp.) pop with color in the vegetable garden from late spring until fall. However, beauty isn't the only attribute that makes them suitable for growing with ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/marigold-vegetable-garden-companion-35309.html ^[2]

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Why Plant Marigolds in your Vegetable Garden? | ToadStool Aquaponics on WordPress.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by mitra herron | permalink
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Why do I plant marigolds in my vegetable garden? Marigolds are easy to grow and they help keep the away aphids. “The relationship between plants and insects is known as ‘companion planting.’ it’s by far the safest, natural way to garden organically.” SHERIDAN NURSERIES GARDEN TIP gives you tips on Plants That Naturally Repel Insects:There are many beneficial…

For further reading: https://toadstoolponds.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/why-plant-marigolds-in-your-vegetable-garden/ ^[3]

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The truth about marigolds More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Michael Ash | permalink
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You may sometimes read or hear that combining certain plants in one bed can prevent insect problems. This is called companion planting and, generally, research doesn't support it. However, in some instances there can be benefits. A good example is...

For further reading: http://blog.nola.com/dangill/2008/05/the_truth_about_marigolds.html ^[4]

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Do marigolds keep pests away or are they just pretty? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by u 00deu 00f 3r Magnu 00fasson | permalink
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A look at the whether or not marigolds live up to claims that they are the workhorses of biological pest control.

For further reading: http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/do-marigolds-keep-pests-away-or-are-they-just-pretty/ ^[5]

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1. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/plant-marigolds-vegetable-gardens-53427.html

2. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/marigold-vegetable-garden-companion-35309.html

3. https://toadstoolponds.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/why-plant-marigolds-in-your-vegetable-garden/

4. http://blog.nola.com/dangill/2008/05/the_truth_about_marigolds.html

5. http://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/do-marigolds-keep-pests-away-or-are-they-just-pretty/