Marigolds can be grown indoors before the last frost or directly sown after the danger of frost has passed outdoors. For thriving marigolds, place them under full sun, water them daily, trim leggy ...

When Hernando Cortes brought his army to Mexico in 1552, he was looking for more than Montezuma’s gold. The most durable treasure carried back to Europe by the conquistadores was plants. The invaders ...

Marigolds make easy-care bedding flowers and container plants, plus they can be used for companion planting and cut flowers. While starter plants are often sold at garden centers in spring, growing ...

Dear Roger: Some time ago, you talked about the delights of Mexican marigold. I, too, have used that in my cooking, but unfortunately mine did not winter over this year. After calling around locally, ...

Q. I’ve noticed that the sparrows and towhees in my yard love to dive bomb into my Mexican marigold. I wonder if this aromatic plant has insecticidal properties. Sometimes it looks like a high wind ...

A common garden favorite has a lesser-used counterpart that offers bigger blooms, taller growth, and a more eye-catching ...