9 Gardening Tips For Growing Full And Bushy Bee Balm

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00:00Nine Gardening Tips for Growing Full and Bushy Bee Balm

00:04Encourage pollinators early

00:06Plant alyssum or oregano to attract beneficials, curb aphids, and encourage mason bees

00:12Improved pollination yields denser blooms

00:15Divide clumps regularly

00:18Divide oversized clumps every three years

00:20Replant healthy sections with compost to refresh vigor, control spread, and promote branching

00:26Deadhead spent blooms

00:28Cutting faded flower heads just above the leaves encourages fresh blooms, prevents unwanted

00:33self-seeding, and helps keep your plants looking tidy and colorful throughout the season

00:38Choose the right location

00:40Provide at least six hours of sun and well-drained soil

00:43Avoid shade and soggy spots to prevent lanky, weak growth

00:47Mulch to retain moisture

00:49Apply two inches of organic mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, stabilize soil temperature,

00:55and encourage lateral shoot development

00:58Prune for bushiness

01:00After the first bloom, cut plants back one-third to stimulate side shoots, compact growth, and

01:05reduce powdery mildew

01:08Water deeply but infrequently

01:10Water deeply once weekly, using drip or soaker hoses

01:13Avoid wet foliage, deep roots, anchor stems, and support branching

01:18Feed with balanced fertilizer

01:21In spring, apply a light 10-10-10 around the drip line

01:24Midsummer compost tea sustains blooms without leggy growth

01:28Manage powdery mildew

01:30Ensure spacing and airflow

01:32At first signs, spray baking soda solution with mild soap in cool evening conditions

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