Michael Ashley Ball was born on 27th June 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands. He grew up with his older brother Kevin and his younger sister Katherine near Stratford-upon-Avon.As his mother comes from Wales Michael regards himself as being Welsh rather than English, although he has never lived there.ichael Ashley Ball was born on 27th June 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands. He grew up with his older brother Kevin and his younger sister Katherine near Stratford-upon-Avon.
1 Marigolds need lots of sunshine. 2  Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. 3  Sow them directly into the garden once the soil is warm, or start seeds indoors about a month to 6 weeks before the last spring-frost date.
Four Methods:Planting Marigolds OutsidePlanting Marigolds in PotsTransplanting MarigoldsCaring for MarigoldsCommunity Q&A. Marigolds are beautiful, bright flowers that bloom all summer long. They are very easy to maintain and grow best in sunny environments. Marigolds also have been shown to repel insects, rabbits and other animals that can menace your garden, so many people plant them next to plants that attract these pests.