Visitors to my garden frequently comment, upon seeing a few marigold plants growing in my vegetable beds, that I must have planted them for pest control. After all, marigolds are supposed to be one of ...

Visitors to my garden frequently comment, upon seeing a few marigold plants growing in my vegetable beds, that I must have planted them for pest control. After all, marigolds are supposed to be one of ...

Grandmother planted marigolds in her vegetable garden because her mother did. Maybe she heard marigolds were good for pest control, although we know they have no effect on most garden bugs. Buried ...

The marigold (Tagetes) is a prized plant that is highly regarded by gardeners. Not only do they come in a variety of sizes and bright colors, but they are well-known for their ability to repel a wide ...

Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution. They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form. Better alternatives include garlic, chives, ...

Marigolds are supposed to be one of the workhorses of biological pest control. Plant them and plant pests will be killed or — if they are lucky — merely repelled, right? It’s an appealing concept: ...

Grandmother planted marigolds in her vegetable garden because that’s what her mother did. Maybe she heard they were good for pest control, but we know they have no effect on the majority of garden ...

Researchers carried out a study to prove what gardeners around the world have known for generations -- marigolds repel tomato whiteflies. Scientists have revealed for the first time the natural weapon ...

Scientists have revealed for the first time the natural weapon used by marigolds to protect tomato plants against destructive whiteflies. Researchers from Newcastle University's School of Natural and ...