How do I extend the blooming season of my calendula plants?
As a landscape architect, I always strive to create vibrant and continuous blooms in my garden. I love calendula for their cheerful colors, yet I've noticed the blooming period seems to taper off as the heat intensifies. I'm in a warmer climate, and while I know these plants are cool-season annuals, I'd like to explore strategies to extend their blooming season. I've tried staggered plantings but am curious about other techniques like pruning or providing shade during peak sun hours. What methods have you successfully implemented to prolong the flowering of calendula in warmer conditions? Any advice on care and maintenance during the heat would be fantastic!