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, belonging to the sunflower family and known by the genus name Tagetes are vibrant flowers native to Central and South America. These plants are now cultivated globally, and thrive as ...

Not only will these colorful flowers make your garden more vibrant, they'll also self-seed and add nutrients to the soil.

— 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 ...

Upcoming plant sales and talks on growing garlic, marigolds and tropical Bromeliads, making autumn gardening more fun. Marigolds, the flowers used to celebrate Mexico’s traditional Day of the Dead, or ...