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 all vegetables), had some…
I may get called an “experienced gardener” but I’m no plant snob and I actually prefer the more common plants. They’re usually cheaper and easier, and I like trying to use them in unique ways. Plus, if they’re annuals,…
Click here to find out everything you need to know about gardening in September in this region, from the experts at Behnkes and the University of Maryland, too. It’s a BIG month for garden, especially for improving your lawn and…
Randy’s done it again, with great tips and a touch of humor in the title. Oh, and we suspect a touch of sarcasm at the very end when he urges us to enjoy “this beautiful weather we’re having now”. Ha!
Here are our tips on the proper planting procedures for both b&b (balled and burlapped, shown on the right) and container-grown plants (photo below left). How to Plant Make sure your container-grown plant is moist, or water it well several…
Azaleas and rhododendrons belong to the same genus of plants and have the same cultural requirements in our region. The spectacular display every spring at home after home attests to the fact that they may be easily grown if you…
Development in Maryland and Virginia has exploded in recent years and we have witnessed the conversion of rural areas to urban. This conversion has created increased impervious cover, such as roads, sidewalks and roofs. This in turn has increased the…
You may see the slogan “Fall is for Planting” on banners in garden centers or in advertising this time of the year. It dates back to a nursery industry marketing campaign started in the early 1980’s. What we garden folks…
With your summer vegetable garden still going strong, it’s now time to begin your fall plantings, to continue the harvest into the cooler months. Perhaps you have used all available space for your initial spring/summer planting, so what can you…
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The winner of our give-away of this terrific new book 50 Beautiful Deer Resistant Plants, is Beltsville customer Kathy Kircher – congratulations! But we can’t withhold such great information about gardening with deer from the rest of our readers. So…
Watering July is a time when you can sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden. Primary concern will be assuring ample supply of water for your plants. Amount of water depends…