Tip #3: Marigolds
Marigolds provide a constant wave of cheerful yellow, orange, and red hues. As an easily recognizable staple of the summer garden, they offer rapid growth and exceptional heat tolerance. You can find massive, globe-like African marigolds that reach three feet tall, or compact French marigolds that perfectly edge a vegetable bed.
Beyond their bright appearance, marigolds offer practical benefits for your entire landscape. Their distinct scent acts as a natural deterrent for several common garden pests, making them a famous companion plant for tomatoes and peppers. Certain varieties even exude compounds from their roots that suppress harmful nematodes in the soil.
To get the most out of your marigolds, pinch back the tips of the stems when the plants are young. This encourages lateral branching, resulting in a bushier plant covered in dozens of blooms. Water them at the base to keep their dense foliage dry, and snap off spent flowers weekly to keep the plant looking tidy and vibrant.
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Great information on flowers that bloom all summer.
Thank you,
Darlene
Where’s the article. All I get is ads for edging
It’s located on the first page. There’s the pic of flowers and a gold link that sez “See Flowers”. Tap on that and your first of 12 flowers is zinneas. At the end of that part, click on the green 2 so be taken to the next flower info. Continue until you have seen all 12 flowers.
Thanks for the wonderful tips. I’m running a little behind schedule in extending my summer garden but will definitely incorporate these ideas.
I would like info on where can I buy the seeds or plant of LANTANA and MARIGOLD please
I’ve got Lantana growing along my driveway and front yard. I would live to send you some.
vinca, all summer until frost, and withstand hot sun, and pretty good when it dry
I can only see two flowers. What am I doing wrong?