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Sophie King

2 superhero flowers I always plant to keep pests away from my vegetables – they’re fuss-free and really pretty

French marigolds.

Whenever I plan my vegetable garden for the year ahead, I always make sure I factor in two flowering annuals that keep pests at bay.

I’ve celebrated companion planting ideas for a long time now, and now that the growing season is here in full swing, it isn't too late to plant up your own garden with a few beneficial flowering plants. For me, those are marigolds and nasturtiums – both are brilliant at luring and warding away pests in their own way.

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