The colorful blooms of marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are a favorite of gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow annual that brings reliable vibrance to flower beds—but they're also a favorite of those who ...

Marigolds planted between rows of vegetables - Philippe S. Giraud/Getty Images Marigolds have a reputation for being easy-to-grow plants that make great companions for cucumbers and other veggies in ...

Marigolds are beautiful, beneficial plants that deter pests and attract pollinators. Because of their many helpful traits, marigolds make the ideal companion plant for numerous flowers, vegetables, ...

Growing different plants together, often for mutual benefit, is a long-established strategy in vegetable gardening. Approaches include companion planting and interplanting. In companion planting, ...

This time lapse demonstrates planting a marigold from a seed to flowers over 70 days. The marigold seed was chosen randomly ...

Marigolds add more to your garden than a pop of color and a feeling of freshness. Here are all the benefits of planting these cheerful flowers in your yard.

Author of the 2006 regional best-selling novel "Time in a Garden," Mary Agria is an 8-time first prize winner of the Michigan ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. Certain conditions in our landscapes can present ...