Container gardening

Marigolds—A natural insect repellent?

Marigolds are a hearty flower which are credited with being a natural insect repellent. Marigolds can be planted in the ground, used as garden borders, and planted in window boxes and pots for container gardening. They can even ward off pesky squirrels. How can you grow marigolds? And how are marigolds thought of as a natural pest repellent?

Container gardening

Basic container gardening made simple

Container gardening is great for ones who have small spaces and little time to maintain plants. It also allows us more freedom to be creative with our gardening. If you are planning on container gardening for the first time or would like some ideas to improve your skills, here are six tips.