Follow this guide for everything you need to know about when and how to cut back marigolds annually. As with most plants, ...

If you want marigolds to flower abundantly, wait for the plants to produce their first set of flower buds and prune them by pinching the stems back to the first set of leaves below the buds.

This list of stories illustrates Marianne Binetti's practical spring gardening techniques, from planting cool season crops like peas and lettuce to pruning plants like hydrangeas and apple trees.

Once pruning is complete ... sow hardy annuals such as marigolds, and plant summer-flowering bulbs, including lilies and gladioli. If you’re also hoping to plant some vegetables, you can ...