Yesterday, after a couple of hours of digging in the dirt, 125 marigolds found homes in the empty spaces of my corner garden bed and around the vegetable garden too, strategically planted in hopes of convincing the local deer to KEEP AWAY! Right now things look a little sparse, but give it a month and the flowers will grow and spread and fill the space with color.
I’ve always loved marigolds. They’re bright and cheerful, unfussy, loved by pollinators, and sturdy enough to thrive through heat, wind, and neglect. Their blooms stretch through the fall. They aren’t flashy or rare, but that’s part of their charm.
And as a bonus, marigolds are the official flower of Kettering, Ohio, so this planting is also a tip o’ the hat to my hometown. 🌼
The big orange marigolds are one of my husband's favorite flowers so I always try to have some. I love the variegated blooms, too. I hope they deter the deer from your garden. I've read that marigolds also repel slugs but they (slugs) contrarily try to devour ours.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor stopped by as I was planting and I told her my plan to deter the deer. She just smiled. One can hope.
DeleteIf ever I plant marigolds, 10, 50, doesn't matter, half will be dug up in no time by squirrels, frustrating as I love them in all their bright colors. Kris in Ohio
ReplyDeleteKnocking on wood, the squirrels haven't bothered my marigolds.
DeleteMarigolds are happy flower full of bright color. That little garden is going to look great.
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