Gardening

If you want to attract butterflies to your garden late in the season, growing asters is a great choice. These hardy perennials bloom from late summer through fall, providing nectar when many other flowers have finished. Asters are easy to grow and are excellent for supporting butterflies and other pollinators in your butterfly garden. You’ll find…

If you want your bee balm to stay healthy and bloom beautifully year after year, knowing when to cut it back is key. The best time to cut back bee balm is in late autumn, after the top growth has died back, or in early spring before new growth starts. Timing your pruning right helps keep the…

Attracting pollinators to your garden is easier than you might think with bee balm. This colorful plant produces bright, tubular flowers packed with sweet nectar that draws in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By planting bee balm, you create a natural food source that invites these important pollinators right to your yard. Not only does bee balm…

Deadheading bee balm is a simple way to keep your plant healthy and blooming longer. You should cut off the faded flowers just above the first set of leaves or where you see new buds starting. This helps the plant focus its energy on growing new flowers instead of making seeds. You don’t need fancy tools; clean,…

If you want to make the most out of your garden, planting nasturtiums with the right companion plants is a smart move. Nasturtiums work well with many vegetables and flowers like tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, and marigolds because they help keep pests away and attract pollinators. Pairing these plants can boost the health and growth of your garden…