4 Flowers That REPEL INSECT PESTS I'm Planting NOW [And 1 To Avoid]

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Gah! I feel like companion and interplanting in the garden is like trying to make a seating plan at a wedding when you have a crazy family.

A tip on some of these is to plant them in pots that you can move around the garden as needed.

I feel like the biggest flower you missed was alyssum inter-planted with tomatoes. I had 100 tomato plants last year, and only a couple healthy hornworms. What I did find was dead hornworms that had been parasitized by braconid wasps which are attracted to the alyssum. Alyssum is definitely my favorite flower now.

I planted Marigolds one year and the bugs left everything alone except the marigolds. They ate everyone of the marigolds.

Borage is an Herb. Here it is also called Cucumber Weed. In Germany we use it daily in our salads. Especially cucumber salad. Just cut it up like parsley. Dill, etc. Don't let the leaves grow too big because they will get tough and very prickly.The flowers are edible as well.

I love that most of my companion plants and flowers self-seed themselves at this point. I get free nasturtiums, marigolds, sunflowers, sweet peas, basil, sweet alyssum, calendula, zinnia and so many more every year! I love seeing what will pop up in the spring and what fun new crosses will appear. This year my sweet peas are all different shades of pink and purple and some of them have purple pods, which is a trait I haven’t seen yet. The plant genetics lottery is so fun.

I used marigold for decades and never had any bug issues BUT the last two years they didn’t work AT ALL!! That tells me that hybridizing has ruined the marigold. They used to smell up the entire area and attract bees. But, the last two years, I could not smell them when in the garden much less approaching the garden. Very Sad!!! They’re so easy to grow!

For those that don't already know, this guy really knows his stuff. This is not just things he read in some book, but he has solid experience with this information and has tested it. Remember this is specific to his area or zone, so this is not universal advice.

I planted in grow bags ( cherry tomatoes) an elder told me to plant in separate containers and set around the grow bags,,BASIL,, I have been harvesting the most delicious tomatoes and not one. NOT ONE TOMATO BUG,,, and I used Newton basil and two sweet basils, not only has this been wonderfull but now the basil is going to seed, so I’ll have them for next year, this is my first time for ANYTHING,I can’t tell you how happy I am. But the taste of the tomatoes are sweet and no acid, my son loves them and I’m not Italian but tomatoes and basil wow, I have loved your videos all along,, THANK YOU

I've always had good luck planting marigolds & basil around my tomatoes and onions.

I just wanna say thank you all in the comment section your knowledge is truly a treasure

Marigolds are awesome mosquito repellents. They are great to grow around outdoor patios and decks to assist in keeping mosquitoes at bay. While you may have not had success with them in your garden, you could have re-homed them to your outdoor patio spaces.

My husband and I watch 2-3 hours of you tube with dinner and relaxing in the evening… by far this video was explanatory, helpful, easy to listen to, easy to follow, enjoyable and well planned out.. thoroughly enjoyed it and learned valuable info. The best video hands down we have seen all month! Good job!

The marigold variety that works is "Tagetes patula'

Not a bunch of wasted blah, blah, blah. He really moves! Love him❤️⚓️🌻

I've found alliums (mainly chives) are the best all around pest repellant plant. Also spraying an area or individual plants with a mix of castile soap, water and certain essential oils (lemon grass, cedar, clove, peppermint, etc.) works wonders for deterring pests

I always plant marigolds between all my plants!! Last year the marigolds lasted until NOVEMBER!! Never had them last that long!! And I also never had any insect problems in the garden! (knock on wood!!😬😬😅)

I really appreciate all the work you put in to making these videos. They are always very well done 👏

Very nice video. No wasted time yapping and trying to be a comedian. Thank you. Lots of helpful information, too. Keep up the good work.