Seed expert Emily Blaisden also recommends early pruning using the “Chelsea chop” method—removing 1/3 to 1/2 of the plant.

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 ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

For many gardeners, October can be a busy month. It's the perfect time to prune flowering perennials so that they can come ...

Gardeners Swear By Bee Balm—Here’s How to Keep It Thriving originally appeared on Dengarden. Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no ...

As summer fades and the crisp autumn air settles in, our gardens begin to wind down. But while most of the flowers may be ...

Bee balm, while attractive to pollinators, is highly invasive and difficult to control in garden beds. The author regrets planting multiple varieties of bee balm in close proximity, resulting in the ...

As I look back at this gardening year, one of the plants I enjoyed most was the Upscaled Red Velvet monarda or bee balm. I am in my third year growing this fairly new variety, and it is just getting ...

Lisa We have all these piles of leaves at the edge of our yards, and we have a good many kids in my neighborhood. So, if you can't blow the leaves to the curb, and you can't burn them, what do you do?