Just like the name suggests, these are magnets for butterflies and other pollinators like bees, moths, and hummingbirds. They’re great bang-for-your-buck in limited-space gardens, too, since they bloom for such a long time and offer fragrance to boot. So many…
Another of the favorite “old-timey” shrubs has undergone a rebirth of late – Weigela. Resilient and valuable assets for multi-season interest, choices now abound in foliage colors and shrub sizes, with many repeat-blooming better than they already did. Leaves can…
Spireas are a great bang-for-your-buck in the garden because they offer multiple colors throughout the season. Loads of new varieties recently introduced showcase colorful new leaves in shades of orange, rosy-red, or dusky plum. Summer foliage is blue-green or chartreuse-yellow…
You might be surprised by how lively and beautiful a variety of autumn leaves can be when paired with…yes, pink hydrangea blossoms! Proclaim that fall really is here with these two colorful arrangements.
With deep blue flowers and a long bloom season, plumbago is one of our favorite perennials. Read about its care and learn why everyone should make room for this long-lived flower.
This is the story of two children who found a magical place to play among the branches of a maple tree. Do you have a secret garden in your yard? You never know what you might find there with your children or grandchildren.
Sometimes opposites attract. It’s certainly the case that by using opposite colors, you can create attractive floral arrangements! Follow along as Evelyn puts together eye-catching arrangements using purple butterfly bush and orange fallen leaves.
One of the best parts of the recent eclipse was the excitement leading up to it. Read Stephanie’s account of how Behnke’s employees gathered to experience this wonderful natural event together.
A long-standing favorite of the perennial garden, achillea (a.k.a. Yarrow) has seen an explosion of new and improved varieties in recent years. Learn about this new crop of colorful perennials and how to grow them.
Many of us think of spring as prime planting time, but what if you were too busy and didn’t get around to it? And is it really the best time to plant? Read on to find out!
Coneflowers can be tricky to establish going into the first winter, especially when planted in August or later, as there is limited time for them to make a substantial root system and crown. Here are some suggestions to improve your overwintering success.
They say every picture tells a story. This one tells of a train crash right outside Behnke’s in the 1940s. Click through to read about it and Stephanie’s musings on the past.