According to woodies-geek and rose-buyer Miri Talabac, Behnkes has about 200+ varieties of roses in stock, some in each of these types: Climbers, David Austin (English-type), Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea, Landscape, Miniature and tree-form (but very few). Shrub/landscape roses. You’ve…
Have you ever noticed a “Sandy’s Plants” label on one of your new perennials? Well, meet grower Sandy McDougle and her wholesale-retail growing facility on 35 acres just east of Richmond, VA. If you’re in the area it’s definitely worth…
According to Behnkes Aquatics Manager Bill Watts, water hyacinths and water lettuces are flying off the shelves this time of year. But for pond-owners lucky enough to have ponds in the sun, the real scene-stealers have gotta be hardy water…
Thanks to Marian Parsley for the inside dope on so many of the Heirloom and unusual varieties of vegetables. Peppers Bhut Jolokia (Hot) is one of the world’s hottest peppers. Its 3″ fruit grows skyward, not down. Ornamental, with high…
Vegetables to Grow in Containers As a still-new-to-all-this vegetable gardener whose only good space to grow them is on the deck, I need help choosing the best varieties to grow in containers. Fortunately Marian Parsley, Behnkes’ buyer of annuals (including…
Alex Dencker, well-known native-plant enthusiast and our Potomac manager, is making a guest appearance today on the wonderful local blog Metro DC Lawn and Garden – check it out. And no surprise, he’s recommending his favorite native plants for the…
Miri Talabac, Behnkes’ buyer of shrubs (including roses), reminds us that now’s the perfect time to start feeding our roses. She recommends Rose-tone, and nags us all to follow package instructions (though thankfully it’s organic, so it’s hard to overdo)…
Why you might mulch around trees Existing trees don’t really need mulch, but there are three good reasons to mulch one anyway: Aesthetics – it serves as sort of a frame around the base of the tree. It’s tidy. Weed…
So Many Plants, So Little Room Finding beauty, low-maintenance and versatility in a plant is sometimes difficult. Many plants that are coveted for being the most beautiful, are high maintenance and finicky, like the stereotypical grand opera diva always wanting…
Are you getting tired of the “one nice day in a row” weather we’ve been having so far this spring? I know I am. It feels like the coast of Washington State instead of the ‘burbs of Washington, DC. That…
Our next garden club to feature and heap praise on is one that’s had a long association with Behnkes – the Beltsville Garden Club. That’s actually in evidence right on their website, which tells us that several of the club’s…
Materials Needed: Holding Tank Net to Cover Holding Tank Pump and Tubing (Could use your pond pump) Fish net to catch fish and scavengers Pond Thermometer Chlorine/Chloramine Remover, such as Ammo Lock Directions: Set up your holding tank next to…