Whether your tomato plants need a trap crop, a pollinator-magnet, or just a flower that grows well beside them, our list of ...

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Start from seed: Zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, and marigolds are easy to grow from seed. You can purchase these at local nurseries too, but I recommend only planting sunflowers from seed because they ...

The popular 'Crackerjack' marigolds are African marigolds. Signet marigolds (Tagetes tenuifolia): This variety has petite single-petaled flowers, though different cultivars may vary in height ...

Flipping through a catalog, I noticed a funny T-shirt - "Friends don't let friends buy annuals." In defense of annuals, there's nothing wrong with a plant whose sole purpose is to bloom its heart ...

The flowers rise and fall with the water, ... Locke-Rodriguez uses African marigolds, celosia and irises, effective flowers that not only work but can also make desirable bouquets.

Signet marigolds have smaller and subtler blooms than African or French marigolds, but they’re edible. Related: The 12 Best Places to Buy Seeds Online in 2025 2.

If you’re also growing tomatoes, marigolds make for a great companion plant as their scent deters tomato pests like the whitefly. After sowing, you can expect flowers between 50 and 90 days ...

The university developed this flower variety about seven years ago after four years of research, screening various marigold types, including French and African marigolds. The French marigold ...

Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, ...

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.