Now that Groundhog Day has come and gone, the ritual of spring cleaning is here. Originally spring cleaning was a necessary ritual from the cold winters of wood burning and kerosene lamps that would leave soot and grime throughout the home. Today, spring cleaning allows us to throw open our windows and let the fresh [...]
Cleaning a kitchen requires some extra attention because this is where the food is. We store, cook and eat our food in our kitchens. It is also the one room in the house where the family gathers and has lots of traffic which can add up to more cleaning! The main benefit of oven cleaning [...]
Here is a gift for every Father to have someone else do their landscaping for a day! To see my home before and after – there was certainly a Wow factor. I truly wish I had taken the before and after shots…to give you the reader the true visual. Check out the video though because [...]
It’s never too early to start thinking about creating, improving, or simply enjoying your outdoor space, and a great place to start is Greenstreet Gardens in Anne Arundel County. Located on 65 acres in Lothian, MD, Greenstreet Gardens (the retail side of Greenstreet Growers, Inc.) offers everything you could possibly need to be successful in [...]
Succeed With 2011 New Year’s Resolution by Janeene DiMatteo In January, most people make resolutions. Many of them fail before the month is over. However, if they choose to save money and help save the planet, they could succeed with their resolution. They need only spend three minutes to make a difference in their lives [...]
Everyone is familiar with the garden mum; we sell tens of thousands of them every fall. Nothing says ”fall is here” better than a couple of mums at your front door, although you will have to bend over and listen closely to hear them. In order to produce the heavy blooming, color range, and double [...]
Working outside in my garden today, I noticed how the sun sat lower in the sky, casting long shadows through the trees onto the lawn and down the driveway. Long shadows can only mean one thing. Summer is in its homestretch. Autumn is around the corner. The weather has finally decided to stop showing off [...]
By Larry Hurley, Behnke Nurseries Perennial Buyer Hanging baskets, they’re not just for hanging anymore. By all means, do hang them, but consider that basically, it’s a big pot full of colorful flowers or tropical foliage. You can remove the hanger, and set it on a pedestal for an instant “container” plant, or if it [...]
Hello, fellow gardeners. My name is Natalie Brewer and I am a Master Gardener. I have been a customer of Behnke Nurseries for the past ten years. Like many of you, I am an avid gardener and have tried many different plants and gardening styles throughout the years. In my experiences, I have come to [...]
