Winter Garden DIY Tips & More From Zabrene Scapes
Who knew so much can still be done in your Winter Garden. Pete & Walter of Zabrene Scapes shares a few DIY tips for your garden
A Visit To A Local Independent Garden Center
Grey Goose Farm: A Visit To A Local Garden Center Yesterday I finally did it! I went to visit Grey Goose Farm in Laytonsville, MD. As with most of you, I have stuck pretty much close to home, but now…
What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Landscaper
Talking to my two favorite guys, Pete and Walter, owners of Zabrene Scapes Landscaping, the other day. They are ready for Spring, and I hope that you are too!
ZabreneScapes – Making Dreams Come True
Before Behnke’s closed our garden center last summer, we were recommending ZabreneScapes to you for all your landscaping needs. The owners, Pete Exis and Walter Ruano, are two very hands-on landscape designers that also love plants and people.
Curb Appeal
Are you or someone you know getting ready to buy or sell a house? Read Stephanie’s tips for getting the most out a garden for both buyers and sellers.
6 Trees for Fall Color
Sometimes I think those of us who live in parts of the U.S. with mixed-species deciduous forest take our autumnal show of colors for granted, especially here in the mid-Atlantic. I have visited several wonderful places around our country (and…
The Best Time to Plant a Tree…
I have said it many times before, the best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago and the second best time is today… The other day, my husband, Jon, my father in law, Marshal and our grandson decided…
My Roots In Cleveland, Ohio
While visiting my hometown, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, this summer, I was struck by its beauty. Yes, you read that right. All you cynics who remember when the Cuyahoga River was on fire and imagine Cleveland like this: Cuyahoga River Burning…
Environmental Gardening at Behnke’s
Those of you who have shopped here for many years may remember that we used to have our shade and flowering tree display area on the south side of our main driveway (that is, between Route 1 and the parking…
Grape-Holly/Mahonia
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…
Whiter Shade of Pale Perennials And More
I crave color. I’ll even admit to sometimes overlooking the characteristics of a plant and its appropriateness for my zone, much less garden’s conditions, just to grab that color and add it to the garden. Color can make me an…
Bewitching Witchhazels
The witchhazel family has a beguiling name and, in my opinion, well-deserved due to their enchanting garden presence. Here are four members that I feel are deserving of wider recognition and use.