Growing marigolds from seed is a budget-friendly way to fill your garden with cheery flowers.

Use these simple tips to learn the basics of growing marigolds from seed to flower.

Placing a heating mat under your seedlings will help them germinate faster.

Marigolds growing in a raised bed

Credit:Kindra Clineff

Composting doesn’t destroy damping off pathogens.

Pruning in this manner encourages marigold plants to branch out and produce bushier growth and more blooms.