All About Native Viburnums
Featuring showy flowers, berries and fall foliage, these native viburnums are easy on the eyes and the environment.
Add Vertical Interest With These 2 Under-the-Radar Climbing Plants
Add a little vitality and greenery to the structures in your garden with these less-well-known flowering vines.
Help Us Help You: 6 Things to Consider Before Shopping for Plants
We know that planning a garden (and shopping at a large garden center like Behnke’s) can be overwhelming. But if you come armed with a little knowledge about your requirements, we can better recommend plants to suit you and your garden. Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you visit.
My Grandmother Used to Make the Best…
Ever have a favorite family dish that you just can’t recreate? For years, Stephanie has been trying to make her husband’s grandmother’s blueberry roly-poly. Read about her attempts during a recent staycation when she made one dessert a night.
5 Summer Blooming Shrubs for Pollinators
These shrubs are at the head of the pack when it comes to drawing in the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
3 Must-Have Flowering Shrubs
Looking for something a little different? These slightly-off-the-beaten-path shrubs are sure to stun with their flowers, foliage and fragrance!
6 Great Trees You Might Not Have Heard Of
Maybe less well known than other statement trees, these are no less beautiful and deserve to be in the spotlight.
All About Potentilla
Covered in flowers in summer garden, this hardworking shrub is a must-have for your sunny garden.
Learn How to Create Arrangements for Father’s Day and the Arrival of Summer
Men like flowers too! Surprise the father in your life by making one of these gorgeous arrangements.
Bare Footing with Granddad
Getting out in the garden with your kids or grand kids can be a fun experience for everyone involved. Stephanie shares her memories of a recent sunny day when her rambunctious granddaughter “helped” her granddad plant a perennial.
Will This Plant Be OK In My Yard?
Knowing how much sun an area gets is paramount when deciding what to plant, but how do you figure it out? Stephanie delves into the deceptively complicated topic of sun and shade.
All About Fertilizing
To the novice and even more experienced gardener, fertilizer can be a bit of a mystery. Which one? Why? How much? Have your questions answered with this fertilizer primer.
