Balsam plants add cheerful color to gardens with their bright abundant blooms. However, these prized ornamentals can fall victim to attacking cutworms that chew through stems and wreck havoc overnight. As a gardener, it’s frustrating to wake up and find your beautiful balsam plants clipped down by these pesky caterpillars. Not to worry – there … Read more
Balsam is an annual that is simple to grow. The roughly 1 to 3-inch-wide flowers have a vibrant cup shape. They bloom in the late spring and continue through the first fall frost. The blossoms might be spotted, bicolored, or uniform in colour. In full sun to partial shade on fertile, porous, well-drained but moist … Read more
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Eradicate mysterious black spots ️♂️ on your Himalayan Balsam and restore plant health with proven strategies! As a balsam plant enthusiast, few things are more disheartening than seeing those telltale signs of bacterial wilt taking hold. The sudden wilting, yellowed leaves, and stunted growth signal that the destructive bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum has invaded your precious … Read more
One of my favorite things about our home is that we get to see a handful of deer almost every single day. The sight of a deer gets me every single time, and when the babies start to appear in the spring, it’s nothing short of magical. I grew up going to Yosemite every summer … Read more
Are you looking to add a burst of color to your garden? Annual balsam flowers are a great choice. Impatiens balsamina is also known as Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam, and Touch-Me-Not. These vibrant flowers come in a variety of colors and are relatively easy to grow from seed. This blog post will guide you through … Read more
As a balsam fir owner, you may have noticed some tiny insects congregating on the stems and needles of your tree. These small, sap-sucking bugs are known as balsam twig aphids, and they can be a common pest on balsam firs. In this article, we’ll take a close look at balsam twig aphids – what … Read more
The balsam plant, also known as Impatiens balsamina, is a popular annual flower prized for its bright and showy blooms that come in a wide range of colors But there’s more to this plant than just its beautiful flowers To truly understand the balsam plant, we need to take a closer look below the soil … Read more
With their profuse blooms in shades of pink, red, purple and white, balsam plants have long been prized by gardeners But where did these beloved annuals come from? Tracing the roots of the balsam reveals an intriguing history. Native Origins in Asia Balsam plants (Impatiens balsamina) are native to southern and eastern Asia, particularly China … Read more
Balsam plants, scientifically known as Impatiens, are colorful annual flowers that add vibrancy to any garden. With over 1000 species, there is a wide diversity of balsam plant varieties to choose from. While all balsam plants are prized for their bright blooms, each variety has its own distinct characteristics. Learning how to identify the different … Read more