How Do You Plant & Care For Marigolds?
Marigolds make bright border colors of yellow, orange and gold in your landscaping. They love sunshine, plenty of water and are easy to grow. Because of their popularity, you can find them in just about every nursery and garden center. If you wish to start them from seed, you can do so indoors 2 months prior to the last frost in your area. Purchase the supplies needed. Look at the area where the marigolds will be planted and decide how many plants you need to buy. There are many varieties of marigolds. If you plant by seed, you will have more types to choose from (see link in Resources). When purchasing from a local retailer, go prepared with the number you will need, depending on the size offered. Tall marigold plants should be spaced at approximately 15 inches apart; dwarf plants should be 4 to 5 inches apart. Plant your marigolds in any kind of soil and they will prosper. If you have poor soil, you may want to add compost by mixing it in with the soil that will be surrounding the ma
