~ ORGANIC COTTAGE GARDENING- BENEFICIAL FLOWER COMPANION PLANTING VEGETABLE GARDEN~

Hello friends! Today I walk you through my vegetable garden, and discuss compact companion planting with flowers. This is ...

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Key insights about video ~ ORGANIC COTTAGE GARDENING- BENEFICIAL FLOWER COMPANION PLANTING VEGETABLE GARDEN~

🌼 Adding flowers to your garden beds can attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

💐 Chives are great for attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden.

🌿 Marigolds are a wonderful addition to your garden as they repel pests and attract ladybugs.

🍓 Moving strawberry beds can free up space for more vegetable plants.

🌸 Cosmos, zinnias, and alyssum are flowers that attract pollinators and beneficial bugs.

🌱 Alyssum is not only beautiful but also serves as a natural pest control and ground cover.

🦌 Lavender can deter deer and ticks, making it a great addition to your garden.

Timestamped Summary

00:14 The YouTuber is going to give a tour of her garden because she didn't do a planting blog this year.

00:19 She has added more flowers to her garden beds this year.

01:02 The chives that she has in her yard attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

02:21 Marigolds are amazing in the garden because they attract ladybugs, repel pests, and attract hummingbirds.

03:07 She has moved her strawberry beds to free up a raised bed for more veggies.

03:25 The garden bed that the strawberries came out of has various vegetables, cosmos, alyssum, zinnias, and marigolds.

04:03 Alyssum is edible and is a natural pest control and ground cover.

05:11 Lavender repels deer, ticks, and cabbage moths while attracting lacewings and repels mice.

05:32 Calendula repels pests that attack asparagus and tomatoes, but it attracts aphids.

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Q&A

How can I attract pollinators to my garden?

Plant flowers such as chives, marigolds, and alyssum to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

What are the benefits of planting marigolds in my garden?

Marigolds attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs, repel rabbits and pests like squash bugs and tomato hornworms, and eat aphids.

How can I use alyssum in my garden?

Alyssum is a good ground cover to keep down weeds and is a natural pest control. It attracts ground beetles and fireflies, which eat slugs.

What are some flowers that repel pests in the garden?

Lavender repels deer, ticks, and green cabbage worms. Calendula repels pests that attack asparagus and tomatoes.

Can I eat the leaves and flowers of alyssum?

Yes, both the leaves and flowers of alyssum are edible and can be used in salads.

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