IF you’ve avoided your flower beds all summer, it’s not too late to take action. In fact, there are five easy blooms you can ...

If you're wondering how to grow marigolds from seed, you're in good company. A favorite in gardens around the world, marigolds are full of color and bring a burst of summer cheer to any window box, ...

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Think August is too late to sow flowers? Think again. These five easy blooms can bring beauty to your garden and joy to next spring.

Plant marigolds to enjoy the summer flowers and get a bonus of fewer soil- infesting, root-knot nematodes by fall. Scientists have concluded planting a bed of marigolds can significantly reduce the… ...

To sow your marigold seeds, begin by filling a pot with peat-free compost and fill until two inches deep. Then, spread the seeds evenly over the compost making sure they aren't too close together.

Flowers that usually can be “safely” planted now include annual flowers, such as petunias, marigolds, zinnias, begonias and vinca, plus tender summer bulbs, such as dahlias, cannas, callas ...