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Lemon balm: Cats hate it, but bees love it, so this is one outdoor plant safe for cats that also attracts useful pollinators. Are cats… Read More »Do Cats Like The Smell Of Lemon Balm?

Lemon balm, mint, and catnip are the members of the mint or Lamiaceae family that has 236 genera with over 7,000 species. Thus, being members… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Related To Catnip?

Lemon balm, known scientifically as Melissa officinalis, is a non-toxic herb that can be used on dogs, cats, and even horses. Why do cats love… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Safe For Cats?

Herbs That Naturally Repel Flies Lemon balm: Lemon balm is really easy to grow and makes a nice companion plant in a mixed pot. Plant… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Keep Flies Away?

Apply an organic herbicide, such as one containing clove oil, should the previous methods fail. Clove oil is effective in controlling broad-leaf weeds. Organic herbicides… Read More »What Kills Lemon Balm?

Storage Tips: Fresh Lemon Balm leaves should be washed and dried, then stored in a clear plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5… Read More »How Do You Store Fresh Lemon Balm?

Water: Water the roots of the lemon balm plant at least once a week. Allow the top inch of soil to completely dry before watering… Read More »How Often Should I Water Lemon Balm?

-20F. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C). Can lemon balm stay outside in winter? Like mint, lemon balm… Read More »How Cold Can Lemon Balm Tolerate?

Lemon balm is a nectar source and also a host plant for the caterpillars of the White Peacock butterfly. Mint of various kinds is also… Read More »Do Butterflies Like Lemon Balm?

While mint can spread rapidly by underground stems, lemon balm spreads by setting lots of seed and can, if allowed to go unchecked start to… Read More »Do Lemon Balm Plants Spread?