is the only way to keep aphids off my roses with chemicals?
2006-08-18 10:39:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes. Its called Companion Planting,of which various plants can be used. Here are some. Marigolds repel beetles and nematodes, Nasturtiums repel bugs, beetle and aphids,
Tansy repels ants, and bugs in general. Oregano gives overall protection..
2006-08-18 10:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've found that snails and slugs enjoy marigolds very much. I've never had too much luck with companion planting though.... Lady bugs are very good for controlling aphids, if you can get a few of them around they will do the job... also you can squish them with your fingers. It's a bit messy, but it's better to avoid chemicals where possible.
2006-08-18 10:48:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marigolds are a great companion plant they repel pests. They have a naturally occuring chemical that the pestacide people use to make the bottled stuff. Also plant them around the door, to help with fly problems. I think the basil by the tomatoes is so it's easy to pick some basil when you harvest your tomatoes. And that is a good thing too. But yes I think plants like good neighbors like everyone else does
2016-03-26 21:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Never saw any advantage with them, and had lots around my other plants. Marigolds are also prone to red spider, which is harder to get rid of than aphids.
2006-08-18 13:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marigolds do assist with some of those pesty bugs.
But it is best to try a variety of plants for a lovely garden.
All I use is a dish soap diluted with lots of water to
spray bottle and it seems to help. 1 part soap to 3 parts water.
You can check with you garden center for a number
of products that really work fanastic.
2006-08-18 11:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutley =)
They dont smell so great to me AND after working in the garden i had been playing with them, and somehow put my hand near my mouth, and i am not sure if it was form the marigolds or not but it was HORRRRIBLE!!! ha ha ha ha.... I wont make the mistake for "tasting" them again.... I figure bugs must feel the same way, once bitten............ you know what i mean.....hee hee hee
Best of Luck
2006-08-19 04:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ goddessofraine ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i don't know about aphids but it does work with hornworms on tomato plants
2006-08-18 20:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....there is something about the smell in marigolds that makes it work
2006-08-18 10:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it not only repels bugs from other plants but it also helps to rid your yard of mosquitoes!
2006-08-18 15:39:44 · answer #9 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! This is true especially with tomatoes.
2006-08-18 11:35:46 · answer #10 · answered by Neaner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋