Why Marigolds Are Essential to Your Garden (And You Only Have to Buy Them Once) first appeared on Parade Home & Garden on Jul ...

If you're wondering how to grow marigolds from seed, you're in good company. A favorite in gardens around the world, marigolds are full of color and bring a burst of summer cheer to any window box, ...

After planting, water marigolds regularly with about 1 inch of water per week, but don’t apply any fertilizer. These plants do best in relatively lean soil, and too much fertilizer causes them ...

1. Pick the Best Types Marigolds come in different colors, shapes, and sizes, and they range in height from 4 to 48 inches tall. Make sure to choose marigold varieties that are properly sized for ...

Sunflowers need full sun, so check where in your yard gets 8 hours of sunlight before planting. You’ll want to till up your soil if these are going into new beds.

Libsyn Podcast PlayerBig Duck Yellow has large, round, sunny yellow flowers on neat, well-branched sturdy plants that grow to 18 or 20 inches tall. Each plant is covered with bright flowers held ...

Planting a Seed It seems unfair to say I love someone who I never knew completely. It’s hard to understand how it could even be possible.

Growing your own vegetables and flowers from seed offers several advantages: 1.) it’s less expensive than buying plants; 2.) you control the timing of when they’re ready for planting; 3.) you ...

Yes, there are plenty of beefsteak tomatoes growing among the marigolds. “This one must be a three-pounder,” Bomba said as he plucked an especially plump specimen from the vine.