How to Care for Your Garden Plants

How to Grow Marigolds From Seed Marigolds are perfect if you want big color without much work. They'll bloom all season as long as they have sun and a little water. What You will learn in this article  •  Starting Marigold seeds • Soil • Light and temperature • Watering the seeds  • Transplanting  Marigolds Outdoors  Starting Marigold seeds You dont need to dig deep holes for Marigold Seeds.  Where ever i chose to plant the Marigold seeds, whether in a Pot or in the garden.  I start out by digging,  loosening and smoothing the soil before planting the seeds, because the soil is usually compacted, from consistent watering and off season of no use.  Then I usually just sprinkle the seeds on the soil. When sprinkling the seeds, I usually make sure the seeds aren't in 1 big clump together. Atleast separate them a couple inches away from each other, so they have there own space to grow. Cover the seeds lightly with about one quarter to one half in...

  Simple Marigold Care tips Marigolds are famous for being hardy and bright, but even these tough flowers need the right care to stay vibrant. Whether you want to boost your bloom production or need to save a plant after a storm, this guide covers everything from daily maintenance to emergency repairs. What You will learn in this article  • Marigold Care  Mulch, Space, and Air  • Daily Maintenance and Deadheading  • Pinching for bigger plant growth  • Protecting Marigolds in Extreme Heat  • Repairing Bent or Broken Stems  • Fixing Overwatering and Root Rot  • Troubleshooting and recovery  Marigold Care  Mulch, Space, and Air Mulching makes care easier and helps your plants thrive. Applying 1 to 2 inches of straw or wood chips keeps the soil moist, reduces water use, and blocks weeds. It also acts as insulation to keep the soil a little cooler during the heat of the day. Removing unwanted growth, such as weeds furth...