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Long-Living Perennial Flowers for Year-Round Garden Beauty
In my years of dabbling in gardens and chatting up plants (yes, they’re great listeners), I’ve realized something about perennials: they’re the marathon runners of the plant world. While some sprint through their bloom in a short-lived blaze of glory, others pace themselves, showcasing their beauty season after season. It’s a plant parent’s dream, really—long-living…
5 Unexpected Reasons to Grow Echinacea: Health & Garden Benefits
Ever wondered why your garden’s missing that special something? Maybe it’s echinacea. Yep, that’s right. I’ve seen more and more folks in zones 3-8 catching on to the echinacea craze, and let me tell you, there’s a bunch of good reasons for it. From its versatility to its easy-going nature, echinacea’s practically begging for a…
Bee Balm: Comprehensive Guide to Planting, Care, and Benefits
If you’ve ever wished for a plant that brings both star power to your garden and invites all the buzzy little pollinators, then you’re in for a treat with bee balm. Having dug, planted, and chatted up a storm with many a green friend (plants AND peeps!), I can confidently say that bee balm is…
Red Bee Balm: Comprehensive Guide to Cultivation and Benefits
Want to plant a real stunner in your garden? Enter the red bee balm, the botanical equivalent of a firecracker, with its explosion of vivid, red blooms that’ll make your green space pop! Now, as someone who’s had their hands in the dirt more times than I can count (seriously, I’ve got the tan lines…
Can You Grow Bee Balm In Containers? A Guide for Small Spaces
So, you’ve got those high-rise vibes or maybe just a petite patio, but you’re itching to join the bee balm bonanza. The big question on your mind: can you squeeze the glory of bee balm into a container and still expect it to thrive? Short answer: Heck, yes! But there’s a bit more to the…
Bee Balm Uses: Exploring Its Medicinal And Gardening Benefits
If you’ve been frolicking in the garden world for a hot minute, you’ve probably heard of the superstar that is bee balm. Sure, it’s a head-turner with those dazzling blooms, but did you know that this floral MVP is more than just a pretty face? Oh yeah, bee balm’s got tricks up its petals, and…
Is Bee Balm Invasive? Read This Before Planting!
So, you’ve caught wind of the bee balm buzz and are thinking of inviting this blooming beauty into your garden party. But hold up, there’s a whisper going around the gardening grapevine: Is bee balm the life of the party or is it that guest that overstays its welcome? In simpler terms — is this…
How To Deadhead Bee Balm (Easy Guide)
If you’re all about that bee balm life (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), you know that sometimes love means having to say goodbye… to spent blooms, that is. That’s right, we’re talking about deadheading, the art of snipping off old flowers to keep your plants fresh, fabulous, and flourishing. But when it comes to…
When Does Bee Balm Bloom? What To Know
If you’re like me, there’s nothing more exciting than the moment your garden favorites bust out in full bloom. And let’s be honest, few can hold a candle to the majestic bee balm when it comes to putting on a floral show. But just like that friend who’s always fashionably late, bee balm keeps us…
15 Best Bee Balm Companion Plants
Bee balm is that charismatic cousin at the family reunion, always buzzing with bees and butterflies, making every garden gathering a lively affair. But just like any party pro, bee balm knows it’s all about the company it keeps. Yep, pair it with the right buddies, and your garden’s gonna pop like a 4th of…
Avoid This: What Not To Plant With Bee Balm
Hey there, green thumbs! Now, we all adore bee balm, right? That showy, aromatic perennial that brings all the bees to the yard. But just like that one guest who never plays nice at parties, bee balm doesn’t gel with everyone in the garden. Yep, some plants just rub bee balm up the wrong way,…
Expert Recommendations: Best Weed Killer for Flower Beds (2024)
You’ve spent hours nurturing your blooms, pampering your petals, and lovingly tending to your flower beds like they’re your own flesh and blood. But then, out of nowhere, those uninvited, green-fingered party crashers turn up, spoiling your garden gala. Weeds – the bane of any flower bed, the uninvited guests that just don’t take the…
11 Types Of Orchids You Can Grow As Houseplants
So, you’re a fan of orchids, huh? You’re not alone – these exotic beauties are among the most popular and diverse groups of flowering plants out there. With over 25,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrids, there’s an orchid for everyone’s taste. But here’s the thing – not all of us have huge gardens or…
12 Types Of Beautiful Yellow Spring Flowers: A Guide to Brighten Up Your Garden
Picture this: the frosty grip of winter finally recedes, and the world begins to awaken with a burst of color and life. And what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a glorious array of yellow blooms? These sunny, vibrant flowers are the perfect way to banish those winter blues and usher…
Daylily Planting and Care: What You Should Know
Interested in adding some daylilies to your flower garden? We’ve got some tips on growing this beautiful flower. Keep reading to learn about planting daylilies and caring for them in your garden. When To Plant Daylilies can be planted very successfully at any time the ground can be worked — spring, summer or fall. Fall…
