To keep your lavender looking more like a dreamy cloud and less like a woody nightmare, you’ve gotta get snippy with it. Yep, pruning isn’t just for the overly enthusiastic gardener; it’s a must to keep your lavender happy, healthy, and, frankly, alive. Pruning in the fall or spring can feel like a high-stakes game…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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