African marigolds are best purchased as young plants. When started from seed, they can take a long time to flower. Plant 12” apart, 1” deep and add a 5-10-5 slow-release granular fertilizer.

By 1542 it was recorded that only five American plants were established in Old World gardens. Four of these were vegetables; the fifth was the marigold. Although it originated in Mexico, it reached ...

Her garden is not just about beauty; it has a deep personal meaning. Instead of buying plants, she exchanges cuttings with other plant lovers, allowing her collection to grow naturally.

Ms Wanjiru notes that different flowers thrive in different environments. Some do well in direct sunlight, others in partial ...

Arrange your plants, accordingly, placing sun-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers in the brightest spots and ...

So can Mexican marigolds really ward off pests from your garden? The short answer is yes, they're a great defense, as are other varieties like French and African marigolds. In fact, they're often ...

To encourage marigolds to keep flowering, pinch off spent blooms. There are many varieties with orange flowers, including a ...

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