If your soil is lacking in nutrients, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early Spring. It is relatively easy to grow once established in a location with proper sun and moisture.īee balm does not require heavy fertilization. One of the best qualities of this plant is that it requires so little special care. Water well and consider adding some mulch to help hold in moisture and reduce the need for weeding. Tomato and squash plants need more room to spread out than cucumbers or peppers. Leave enough space to allow for plant growth – the space needed depends on the plant type. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, press soil around the base of the plant.ĭig holes for the companion plants around the Bee balm. Dig a hole slightly larger than the plant’s root ball. Loosen compact soil and add compost or other organic matter to improve the fertility and get your plants off to a good start. Prepare the soil before adding your plants. It can grow in less than perfect conditions but when you have a choice – give it what it likes.Ĭhoose a location with well-draining soil and one that gets at least six hours of sunlight per day. Since Bee balm is our star in this show, we must consider the best growing conditions. In fact, you could include two different colors of Monarda to compliment the taller rose bushes. Roses of any color – but especially red (in my opinion) make a perfect combination when planted with Bee balm. Best Bee Balm Companion PlantsĪ great place to start is in your vegetable garden? You want pollinators to visit there too, right? It grows well with a wide variety of annuals, herbs and perennials. All of the plants benefited in Three Sisters Gardening and it was a space saver as well. Growing corn, beans and squash together in one spot. Native American tribes excelled at companion planting. This may include repelling pests, attracting pollinators to increase yield or improving soil quality. It involves growing different species of plants close together to improve the health and productivity of one or both!įor this to work, you must carefully select plants that have beneficial relationships with each other. What is Companion Planting?Ĭompanion planting is a gardening technique that has been practiced for centuries. This makes it a good choice for an addition to your bee garden. Butterflies, hummingbirds and more will come to gather food. With the word “bee” in the common name, you know this plant must be attractive to pollinators. The foliage and roots of Bee balm contain very strongly scented oils that may help repel plant and soil pests
#BEE BALM PLANT ATTRACT BEES FULL#
Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade, it likes moist well-draining soil.
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