Few things disrupt the peace of a thriving garden more than uninvited pests. These tiny invaders can decimate tender leaves, disrupt fruiting, and generally put a damper on all of your gardening ...

Marigolds planted between rows of vegetables - Philippe S. Giraud/Getty Images Marigolds have a reputation for being easy-to-grow plants that make great companions for cucumbers and other veggies in ...

Explore the many marigold uses including a guide to growing marigolds, cooking with edible marigolds, and valuable companion planting. The bright marigolds flanking my doorway and alternating with the ...

Depending on the variety, marigolds can be both annuals and perennials. Choose the right type based on your region. Marigolds can be grown indoors before the last frost or directly sown after the ...

Marigolds are beautiful, beneficial plants that deter pests and attract pollinators. Because of their many helpful traits, marigolds make the ideal companion plant for numerous flowers, vegetables, ...

If you want a flower to evoke a memory, choose a scented one. Marigolds, with their distinctive scent, always remind me of being a kid and helping my dad sow seeds for marigolds and other annual ...

Marigolds make a great annual bedding plant. They are also very popular and a well-used annual for the vegetable garden. There is certainly a large variety to choose from for adding to your landscape.

Marigolds are supposed to be one of the workhorses of biological pest control. Plant them and plant pests will be killed or — if they are lucky — merely repelled, right? It’s an appealing concept: ...

Marigolds are a versatile flower which look exquisite in everything from hanging baskets to ornamental borders. They can even be added to your vegetable garden. These vibrant flowers can add colour ...

Growing different plants together, often for mutual benefit, is a long-established strategy in vegetable gardening. Approaches include companion planting and interplanting. In companion planting, ...