How to Transplant Marigold Flowers to Prevent Pests

Transplanting Marigolds

Planting Marigold flowers next to other garden plants can naturally repel pests. If you purchased your Marigold flowers at a nursery or store then you will need to transplant them. The roots are usually crowded in the small starting containers, so try to put them into the ground the same day if possible. How should you transplant Marigold flowers?

Things You'll Need

• Started Marigolds
• Large spoon or spade
• Garden area
• Black netting(optional)
• Miracle Grow (optional)

Instructions

1. 

   Look at the container your Marigolds plants are started in and dig a hole about twice as big around and deep as the container in your chosen garden area.

2. Cut a hole about an inch in diameter in your black garden netting if you plan to use it to help prevent weeds. This helps make less work for you. Lay the hole in the netting over the hole you dug.

3. 

   Remove your Marigold plant from the starting container and place it into the hole you dug.

4. 

   Fill in the dirt around the roots of the plant. Tap the dirt down lightly with the palm of your hand.

5. Water your new plant now and each day until it is well started. Add Miracle Grow or compost to help it grow if you want. Just water occasionally after the plant is established if it doesn't rain for several days.

Tips & Warnings

• Planting Marigolds next to your tomatoes will help to naturally repel pests that eat your tomatoes.

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