Named for its holly-like foliage and grape-like fruit (well, they don’t look like grapes to me), these evergreens are another of my favorite shade shrubs. As durable as their relatives Nandina and Barberry, they are very adaptable and easy to…
The other day, while searching for seafood to make a celebratory dinner, the saying pertaining to oysters came to mind– are you familiar with it? Basically, it says we shouldn’t expect fresh oysters during months that do not contain the…
What are the secrets to great gardens? Find out on June 27-28 by attending The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s Garden Dialogues in the Washington, DC, Metro Area. The settings are intimate—generally no more than 24-30 people; relaxed—most run 90 minutes, providing…
Ready for some garden eye candy of the non-plant variety? Then take a gander at these gates, arbors, gazebos, chairs, fences and more – all gorgeous woodworking by Walpole Woodmakers, the fabulous craftspeople whose products we’re making available at both…
My favorite part of Master Gardener School was the presentation about design. It’s a great topic and the PowerPoint show was pure eye candy, specifically what gardening addicts call “garden porn”, so who could resist? The Instructor Our guest lecturer…
You do not have to let your shrubs, trees and lawn wilt and die to conserve water. Nor do you need to have a yard composed of rocks and gravel to have a water-efficient landscape. In fact, you can have…
Here’s an update on the Vermont Avenue Gardens in downtown D.C., which is produced and maintained by a very civic-minded group that includes local businesses and politicians and a bunch of neighbors. One of those neighbors is Behnkes own Jeffrey…
I’m not sure if you have noticed, but it’s been a hot summer. (As a horticulturist, I am always planting; just now I planted my tongue firmly in my cheek.) Last year, July was cooler and wetter than normal, this year just the opposite. Long hot spells with few breaks in temperatures, and the occasional severe thunderstorm to keep it interesting.
In June 2008, Behnke’s and many others were part of the amazing 4 day build of the home for the Jackson Family on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”. On July 11th, from 12-5pm, Classic Homes is hosting an “Extreme Makeover” Open…
Soil and Planting Bed Preparation You may be one of the few fortunate homeowners that already has a loamy, well-drained soil, but for the rest of us it is necessary to add soil amendments to assure your new plants have…
There are endless benefits to landscaping your yard. Landscaping makes dull areas pleasing. It is possible to make ordinary homes into spectacular ones and office buildings into warm, livable spaces. Beautiful landscaping increases the property value of your home. The…
BEHNKE NURSERIES INSTALLS LANDSCAPE FOR “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”