Plant where there is good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew which can hit leaves in late summer. Soil preparation: Plant bee balm in moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Bee balm prefers a soil pH of 6.5 to 8. Prepare planting beds by adding a couple of inches of...
Plant bee balm in a garden bed with rich soil that retains moisture well. Select a site that receives full sun or partial afternoon shade to encourage the best flowering. Trim out leaves affected by powdery growth on their surface and dispose of them to prevent any mildew problems from spread...
How to Make Bee Balm Tincture (VIDEO)By Maria Noël Groves More than just a beautiful addition to a garden, bee balm holds potent antimicrobial properties that can be harnessed in an easy fresh herb tincture.Bee balm (Mondarda fistulosa) is rarely found on the commercial herb market, but...
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Using a seedling tray is the best way to prep Platycodon Grandiflorus for the ground or pot. At the end of the flowering season, you will notice brown seed pods developing around the blooms.Once the seed pods have completely dried out, pull them off the plant and bring them indoors to op...
Plant WithOther Flowering Perennials Bloom SeasonMid to late summer Flower ColorPink, Purple, White AttractsButterflies, Bees, Pollinators ProblemsMay require staking Resistant ToDrought, Heat, Poor soil Height2 to 4 feet Plant History Several attractive cultivars have become popular garden plants. ...
Where to Plant Lemon Verbena Plant lemon verbena alongside other culinary herbs such as dill, basil, parsley, and oregano for a collection of aromatic foliage in your garden. Lemon verbena also goes well in a mixed border alongside blooming annuals and perennials, where it adds interest to the...
In its first year, the plant simply forms a rosette and foliage; in the second year, the plant grows a 3 to 5-foot spike covered in 20 to 80 small downward-facing, tubular flowers in purple, pink, or white. Each flower tube has a small lip on which bumblebees can land to access...
Plant flowering herbs such as dill, bee balm, and marigolds close to pumpkins to attract bees and other pollinators. If pollinators are in short supply, pumpkins can be hand pollinated. Use a small artist’s bristle brush to collect pollen from a male flower then brush the pollen onto the...
Deadheading a Bee Balm Plant Pruning young plants doesn't require pruning shears. They only require a light trim the first year. Use your fingers to pinch off the tips of new growth in summer, or snip them with scissors just after the first wave of flowers. This causes the young plant ...