Marigolds make easy-care bedding flowers and container plants, plus they can be used for companion planting and cut flowers. While starter plants are often sold at garden centers in spring, growing ...

A favorite amongst novice gardeners and expert green thumbs alike, marigolds have a sunny disposition that brightens up any yard. Marigold (scientific name Tagetes) is a genus of around 50 species.

Marigolds offer many benefits in the garden. They help repel pests while attracting beneficial insects, and they can even ...

The colorful blooms of marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are a favorite of gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow annual that brings reliable vibrance to flower beds—but they're also a favorite of those who ...

Explore the many marigold uses including a guide to growing marigolds, cooking with edible marigolds, and valuable companion planting. The bright marigolds flanking my doorway and alternating with the ...

Materials needed: marigold seed, egg cartons or cell packs, potting soil, soluble garden fertilizer, watering can, granular garden fertilizer, rake, hoe, shovel and trowel. Completion time: Six to ...

Marigolds were on double duty all summer long, brightening the garden while repelling pests -- aphids above-ground and root knot nematodes in the soil. Now that Day of the Dead is around the corner, ...

Q: How do I save seeds from marigold plants? Do I pick the flowers and let them dry out or wait until the flowers dry on the plant? The fall flowers and even some summer ones are still beautiful. We ...