Marigolds Archives

Marigolds have a sterling reputation among many flower lovers. They’re relatively small, incredibly easy to grow, attractive, beneficial companion plants, and some are even edible! But one thing that often

Humans have a way of taming many problematic species, turning them into pets. However, some of these animals remain pests outdoors, even though they are great companions indoors. Feral dogs,

Marigolds are beautifully vibrant flowering plants that will give you blooms from early summer until late fall when you care for them properly. If you’ve never planted one in your garden

For a large percentage of people, their first experience with gardening is growing marigolds (Tagetes spp.). These plants are incredibly easy to grow, have an exceptionally long bloom time, and

In the wonderful gardening world, some plants can be easy to grow, some finicky, and some require an expert’s touch. But few are as easy and rewarding as the marigold

Do deer eat Marigolds? The answer may surprise you. It turns out that marigolds are a natural deterrent against deer. Deer have a keen sense of smell and tend to

Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are often thought of for their wonderful orange and yellow hues and their role as one of the most popular plants for kids. However, marigolds are some

Tomato plants and marigolds do well as companion plants because they like similar growing conditions: fertile, well-draining soil, warm temperatures, and full sun. Blooming Marigolds help draw beneficial pollinators to

Bright, perky marigolds are, indeed, edible. The flowers of the marigold plant are among the most popular edible flowers. Hailing from Mexico, it has been cultivated and included in the

Marigolds produce large numbers of easy-to-see and easy-to-collect seeds. If left to their own devices, they will reseed themselves in hospitable climates yearly. If you want more control over the

Marigolds are well-known as pretty garden additions that repel and kill garden pests. Above ground, insects such as mosquitoes, thrips, squash bugs, white flies, aphids, tomato hornworms, and cabbage worms

Marigolds like ample, direct sunlight, soak and dry watering, and well-draining soil. Whether growing potted marigolds, planting them in the vegetable garden, or in the landscape, the above applies. When

Marigolds are hardy annual plants that grow best in moist, well-draining soil and full sun exposure. They are fairly drought tolerant and do better with less water than more. Use

Marigolds are a very popular group of plants, but not all marigolds are created equal. In fact, there are approximately 46 plants referred to as marigolds that aren’t actually marigolds

Marigolds are amazing little flowers. Not only are they extremely low-maintenance, but they’re also so easy to grow that they’re often people’s first experience in growing plants. But that’s not

Marigolds (Calendula officinalis, the genus Tagetes, and a few unrelated species) are among the most popular “easy plants” out there. These are often the first flowering plants children grow and

Marigolds have a reputation for being one of the easiest flowers to grow. They’re often the first plant children get to care for and require very little upkeep. But growing

Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are among the most popular starter plants out there. They are easy to grow, forgiving of some neglect, and generally low-maintenance. But that doesn’t mean that growing

Marigolds are one of those garden plants that have become so popular that even children can often identify one when it blooms. Marigold flowers are not only wonderful to look