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as in to ward (off)
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Mulch has many benefits in the garden, like retaining soil moisture, insulating roots, and deterring weeds.—
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Southern Living,
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Marigolds are another insect-repelling plant, best known for their ability to deter aphids, white flies, root-knot nematodes, and even deer.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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