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i love to plant itssoo cool
Gyas98 1 year ago
I know this was early in the season, but it looked a bit barren and dry, so why no mulch, any particular reason?
nosuchthingasshould 2 years ago
@nosuchthingasshould - ummm... well.. one of the things behind close plant spacing is that the leaves of the plants act as a "living mulch", protecting the soil from sun and wind.
ravenseen 1 year ago
some zinnias produce a chemical on their root nodules that attract beneficial nematodes in the soil. Certain species of Marigolds also do this. The French variety of Marigolds is best.
And of course its pretty as well as attracts pollinators.
copefarms 2 years ago
Marigold (Tagetes spp.) root hairs produce exudates that deter plant parasitic nematodes, not attract them. I'm not entirely sure about zinnias though - maybe they do the same thing?
AuntyNibbs 2 years ago
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happybirthdayricha 2 years ago
What do the zinnias do? Are they just to try and attract pollinators, or do they serve another purpose?
oldies1007 2 years ago
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They also attract wasps and hoverflies (beneficial predatory insects), and if allowed to go to seed, they'll attract goldfinches and other birds.
Other flowers that serve the same purpose are marigold, calendula, zinnia, nasturtium and white geranium.
happybirthdayricha 2 years ago
i have noo clue
Gyas98 1 year ago