Big Box Nurseries Don't Want You to Know This Secret
If your yard needs color - particularly cheerful, consistent, and summery color - marigolds are a great bet. These annuals are popular for a reason, and can make a truly welcoming, homey, and bright addition to any garden.
And they're not just good-looking; marigolds are also great for repelling insects and pests. If you're growing vegetables, they also make excellent companion plants for tomatoes, eggplant, chili peppers, and potatoes.
Have we sold you on marigolds yet? Good. Keep reading for a unique way to get more marigolds - for less.
How to Get Five Marigolds from One Pot
On TikTok, social media user reshgala (@reshgala_) has a marigold hack that can help you get five blooms for the price of one. If you love a good deal (who doesn't?), you'll want to get in on this ASAP.
@reshgala__ Did you know that you could get 5 marigold plants from just one pot? By separating them and planting them individually, you're actually helping them grow bigger and stronger. And the best part? You get multiple free plants for the price of one! So next time you're plant shopping at your local garden center, save some money by picking up pots with multiple seedlings in them. Split them up and plant throughout your garden. Follow along for tons of gardening tips to grow your best garden ever! #marigolds#gardeningtips#kitchengarden#vegetablegarden#reshgala#diy
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According to reshgala_, it's simple to split a multi-seed marigold pot once you get it home. She even spells out the process step by step:
- First, inspect the pot - before you lay down your cc, make sure that it has multiple distinct seedlings with their own stems and root clumps. You don't want a pot where the seedlings are completely fused.
- Once you've made your purchase and are back in your garden, prepare your new holes in the dirt. Then carefully remove the individual marigolds by turning the pot upside down and easing the root ball free while supporting the soil and seedlings. She warns to be gentle while teasing apart the root clumps and to do so along natural separations rather than force or shred the roots.
- Now comes the fun part: plant each seedling. You can put each divided seedling into its fresh hole at the same soil depth. Make sure to water right away to settle the roots.
A Few More Tips
You're almost ready to head to your local big box plant store in search of the perfect pot of marigolds. Just a few more things to keep in mind.
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It's best to divide from one pot while seedlings are still young, before they become stressed - so look for young plants. And if you do end up with seedlings that are too tightly entangled, you can trim the damaged roots and pop them in a shaded spot to recover and support new growth.
That's it: go forth! You'll save money, end up with bigger, healthier plants, and have marigolds aplenty to place all across your garden - wherever you need some pest control, veggie companionship, or a pop of color.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM.