You can see it in the landscape. Many trees are dropping their leaves earlier than normal. Leaves are hanging listlessly, their vibrant green gone as they develop gray tones or turn golden or brown prematurely. This is not good for your plants. Here’s what to do…
Rain has been variable over the last few weeks, with rain often passing either to the north or south of us. As a result, my neighborhood in the Rockville Bethesda area is actually getting pretty dry.
Learn various environmentally-friendly methods to keep insects from harming your plants.
Don’t just stare out the window, wishing for spring, get a jump start with these tips!
You could have the most beautiful outdoor space, but if you get bitten up every time you go out, you might not ever want to use it.
We live in an ever-changing world and it’s time our landscaping practices caught up.
If you’re thinking of starting plants from seeds or have more plants that windowsills, it might be time to learn about grow lights.
Giant, colorful blooms in the dead of winter? Anyone can grow them? Yes and yes. Get our tips for a simple flower whose looks are anything but.
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.
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.
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.
