subject: 10 Steps to a Simple No Dig Garden [print this page] Vegetables, herbs and flowers can flourish together in a very limited space. Flowers and herbs provide color and fragrance and your vegetables will benefit from the companionship of plants that scare troublesome insect pests away. For example, marigolds are a great insect repellent that add wonderful color to your garden and send come-hither messages to the bees.