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Emily Smith

Planting this one flower can keep your garden pest-free, according to a horticulture expert

Picture of an orange calendula flower in garden.

It's time to throw out the pesticides because experts have found that planting one particular flower variety can help keep gardens pest-free. So instead of dousing your precious crops in chemicals, why not try this all-natural 'pot marigold' pest control alternative?

Watching your latest garden trends fall victim to nasty insects and pests is enough to break a gardener's heart. But when you're against chemical use and want to stick to sustainable gardening ideas, there are not many quick or effective solutions. Or so we thought.

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