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.

If you’re already dreaming of colorful blooms and fresh veggies, now’s the time to get started indoors. Giving your plants a head start inside means they’ll be stronger and ready to thrive once spring ...

There are so many ways to set up, start, and run a garden that you can have the freedom to experiment with and explore to your heart's delight. Over time, you'll be able to find what works best for ...

You can always spot a gardener because they save stuff. Our garages have a section dedicated to used cell-packs, plastic nursery pots and a stack of old flats that we're keeping because we might need ...

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— T. patula, known as African or American marigolds, can be direct-sown into the garden when soil is 70 F. In fine, loose soil, make a 2-inch deep furrow; water to soak the soil; scatter seeds in the ...