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Here’s Why You Need to Grow Nasturtiums in Your Garden This Year

Floral

These fast-growing flowers thrive in poor soil, require little watering, and flourish in garden beds, containers, or even hanging baskets.

Easy to Grow and Maintain

They work well alongside vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and beans by attracting beneficial insects and keeping harmful ones far away.

Great Companion Plant

They act as a “trap crop,” attracting aphids and other pests away from more vulnerable plants like tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce.

A Natural Trap Crop for Pests

Their nectar-rich flowers provide an important food source, encouraging pollinators to visit your garden regularly.

A Magnet for Pollinators

By planting nasturtiums, you create a balanced ecosystem where nature takes care of pest control for you.

Attracts Beneficial Predatory Insects