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, ...

3. Start Seeds Indoors When you’re ready to plant marigold seeds, fill seed-starting trays or pots with a pre-moistened seed-starting mix and plant about two marigold seeds per seedling cell or pot.

Gardeners everywhere love growing marigolds because they serve a dual purpose. Not only do they help keep pesky pests away ...

Then plant the marigold seeds. Gently push one or two seeds into the soil of each section of the egg carton or cell pack. Similar sowings can be made in small pots.

Now that Day of the Dead is around the corner, marigolds’ next-to-last job is at hand: The petals will get scattered into bright orange pathways on Nov. 2, so spirits can follow the trail to an ...