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Spring is the best time to plant this fast-growing flower that pollinators love

Plant this pollinator-friendly flower after spring's last frost and you'll have fresh blooms come June and July, drawing bees and hummingbirds.
The Eagle

Spring is for the bees

As the weather heats up this spring, flowers will begin to bloom and bees will start their journey looking for a new home. With their food supplies rebuilt and their queen entering their reproductive ...
WSLS 10

Bees adjust to spring-like weather

“It’s complex and that’s what makes it fascinating,” Reid said. It’s a hobby that takes some trial and error. “At some point your bees are going to die ...
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Spring Vs. Fall: When Should You Really Be Cutting Back Bee Balm For The Best Blooms?

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a stunning perennial from the mint family that is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. It is known for being a colorful plant pollinators love that you can also use in ...
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You can cut back bee balm in fall or spring – here’s how to decide which is best for you, plus expert tips for how to prune

Bee balm is one of the best perennials you can add to your flower beds if you want to enjoy seeing lots of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds visiting your borders. A key part of annual maintenance ...
The Conversation

Spring signals female bees to lay the next generation of pollinators

Lila Westreich receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. The first days of spring – ...