Should I put flowers in my vegetable garden?
Flowers attract pollinators to the garden. This is very important because most vegetable and fruit crops need pollination by insects to set fruit. The insects, which include honeybees, mason bees, other native bees, wasps, and even the oft-dreaded carpenter bees. It’s important to point out, however, that not all plants work as marigold companion plants. For example, some gardeners swear that marigolds stunt the growth of pole beans. I’ve also heard that marigolds and cabbage don’t get along so well.I put one marigold between 2 vegetable plants. I put on in each corner of my beds. Usually with my tomatoes. Then I do basil plants in between tomato rows.Marigolds are fantastic companion plants because they deter pests like nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects like pollinators. They pair well with a variety of vegetables, enhancing garden health and productivity. Plant them everywhere!Marigolds are one of the flowering plants that can help in so many ways. They attract bees and butterflies to help pollinate your vegetables, attract predatory insects that love to eat the pests that may plague you, and ‘trap’ certain types of pests so they leave your veggies alone.