TIDEWATER GARDENING
by K. Marc Teffeau, Ph.D.
Monarda in May Are you interested in attracting insect pollinators to your landscape? Planting pollinator gardens has become an increasing trend in home landscaping the last few years. A pollinator-friendly and ecologically sustainable garden is both beautiful and able to attract and sustain beneficial insects, re-
ducing the need for pesticides. A number of annual and perennial plants can be used in a pollinator garden. The flower nectar of Monarda, aka bee balm, spotted bee balm, bergamot and Oswego tea, is excellent for attracting pollinators. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
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