How to Use marigold in a Sentence

marigold

noun
  • There’s comfrey and marigold oil to make the skin heal faster.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Plant them alongside marigolds.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Plant your beans before the marigolds to give your marigold plants a boost.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Deer and rabbits will also steer clear when marigolds are present.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Basil tends to repel flies and maggots, and marigolds do as well.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The first is that marigolds can deter squash bugs, which will eat your squash plants in no time.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
  • On top of the doll’s head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2019
  • On top of the doll's head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Style, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Plus, marigolds will keep away rodents that might dig up your below-ground onions.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Some of the boulders were dotted with lichen the color of marigold.
    — New York Times, 27 July 2022
  • Bring color to high places with marigolds in a hanging basket.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The good news is marigold looks amazing on pretty much anyone.
    — Indya Brown, The Cut, 21 Sep. 2017
  • Pair with a container of dwarf marigolds to repel pests.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
  • Up close, the marigold has a glowing ruff that is almost decadent.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Chive blossoms and marigolds are two of his favorite fresh flowers to use.
    — Jenna Kashou, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • The same is true for some flowers, such as marigolds and geraniums.
    — Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The marigold is believed to guide spirits to the altars.
    — Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In the fall, this hike bursts into flame with marigold and amber aspen leaves.
    — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022
  • Pick up a six-pack of marigolds at the nursery or easily grow them from seed.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The doll's hair is also adorned with marigolds and monarch butterflies.
    — Sarah Min, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2019
  • This bedroom proves just how beautiful marigold can look with navy blue and olive green.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Can marigolds be planted in pots with other flowers?
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Go all-in on the harvest vibes with marigolds and mums that appear to bloom from a pumpkin.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Agnes got a juice of sea buckthorn, cloudberries, and marigolds.
    — Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Try the low-growing thyme in front of the marigolds to create a pest-repelling fence.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Women in bright saris perched atop the gates throw handfuls of marigolds onto the heads of guests.
    — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2019
  • Squash bugs tend to avoid plants like catnip, marigolds, nasturtiums, and bee balm.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
  • But does growing marigolds really keep pests away?
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Research shows marigolds have a dual effect.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
  • And marigold is a really happy color and great for the kitchen.
    — Arielle Paul, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019

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