Once you know how to grow bee balm, you will swiftly come to realise how monarda, or bergamot, came by its common name. This beautiful perennial is one of the best plants for pollinators and just a ...

Many native plants are good to have in your garden but are not always the most impressive looking. Monarda is an exception to this belief since it produces an abundance of colorful flowers during ...

Ever feel like your garden is missing something? Maybe you’ve noticed the same flowers in every yard and want to try ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - One of our prettiest, easiest-to-grow summer flowers is Monarda, also known as Bee Balm, another of what I call 'Patriotic Plants' because this very American perennial is native ...

If you come to the front door of the Schuylkill Center’s Visitor Center this week, two extraordinary — and extraordinarily important — flowers are waiting to greet you, two flowers you should not only ...

FOMO, or fear of missing out is real, and for plant lovers, fear of missing out on a beautiful plant keeps us searching for new plants to incorporate into our gardens and landscapes. Until recently, a ...

I’VE BANISHED most perennials from my garden in an ongoing attempt to make the place less fussy and labor-intensive. While I’ve scarcely missed day lilies or asters, monarda is one of the few ...

Whether you're gardening in a window box, on a balcony or in a compact backyard, attracting bees to your outdoor space really helps the eco system as well as your own garden. By growing the best ...

Throw all of your preconceived notions about the monarda or bee balm out the door. I have more flowers now on my monardas than I normally get from an entire season’s bloom. I am talking about the ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to stay bright and colorful all season while others fade fast? The secret is in choosing ...

Planting perennials is an easy and low-maintenance way in which gardeners can add colour and fragrant blooms to their gardens all year round. Perfect for planting on garden borders, perennial plants ...