How to Make Marigolds Bloom

Marigolds are bright, inexpensive additions to your garden and, because they're annual flowers, bloom all year long. Though marigolds come in many colors, orange and yellow are the most common. To make your marigolds bloom, pay attention to the environment where you plant them, and time seed sowing perfectly. Marigolds aren't hard to grow and function as a great starter flower for a novice gardener. Select the right soil and location to better your chances of having radiant, full blooms when they unfurl.

Instructions

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  Choose a fertile soil for the marigolds. If your soil is sandy or loamy, they'll still grow. Don't add additional fertilizer to the soil for marigolds.
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  Plant marigolds in a location with good drainage. If there's a lot of water run-off, they'll be too wet and prone to rotting, decreasing blooms.
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  Put the marigolds in a place where they'll get as much sun as possible. The sun will encourage them to bloom quickly and fully.
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  Plant marigolds only after all the frost is gone for the year, or they'll die before they get the chance to bloom.
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  Deadhead marigolds with your fingers. Just pinch the dead bloom and let it pop off in your hand. Regular deadheading lets new blooms develop and helps marigolds stay healthy.

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