As far as summer perennials go, catmint is at the top of horticulturist Christine Froehlich’s list for pruning. "The number ...

Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them ...

In 2025, gardens are undergoing a quiet revolution. Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them strategically using ...

We are hoping this will be an abundant and productive summer with swarms of these amazing insects. Verbenas produce cascading ...

Perennials are plants and flowers that grow and bloom over the spring and summer, die every autumn and winter and then grow ...

Bee balm, also known as monarda or bergamot, is much-adored for its bright flowers with tubular petals and colorful bracts. Loved by gardeners and pollinators alike, these attractive, nectar-rich ...

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Eastern Bee Balm (Monarda bradburiana) produces delightful purple-pinkish blooms in the late spring. "This variety of bee balm is more compact and longer-lasting than others. It’s mildew-resistant, ...

The ever-popular lavender is not just a beautiful addition to the garden - it's also a great plant for bees.123RF / Not-For-Syndication Got a bee in your bonnet? Get it into the garden with the ...

Monarda (bee balm) – Gardeners love bee balm for its ability to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It also has excellent mosquito-repelling properties.

Other plants include species of Lonicera (honeysuckle), Aquilegia (columbine), Penstemon (beardtongue), Delphinium, Monarda (bee balm), Caryopteris (blue mist spirea) and others.

Bee balm (Monarda) is a beautiful and useful plant in any medicinal herb garden. Not only does it add color, but it also offers healing properties, especially in the form of homemade bee balm tea ...