Why plant marigolds around a garden?

i've heard that it is a good idea to plant marigolds around a garden but i forgot why
Why plant marigolds around a garden?
Because animals dont like the smell and will stay away from your garden.
Reply:they're pretty aren't they?
Reply:Not only are these flowers easy to grow and beautiful with all the different colors, they put off a smell that some animals and bugs do not like! Great, a flower that mulititasks!
Reply:Marigolds smell bad so they keep rabbits and other pests from eating your vegetables.
Reply:because they look nice
Reply:They repel snakes!! The odor causes the snakes to change direction. Good luck---
Reply:If your planting fruits and vegetables it helps keep the rabbits and deer away. Another good way to keep them away is get cut hair from the barber shop and put it around the edge.
Reply:Apparently, they repel harmful insects and attract useful ones.



See my source for more info.



Hope this helps!
Reply:Basic Answer they keep insects away and they look lovely
Reply:One word:

Nematodes