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Spring Lawn Care

As we move into spring, days are getting longer and warmer, and once again lawns in the Washington area are turning green and starting another season of growth. Behnke’s is offering a few simple tips to get your lawn off to a great start.
Lawn Fertilizer- Spring is not a good time to fertilize the lawn, [...]

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The Best Offense is a Good Defense

The Best Offense is a Good Defense
By Mike Bader, Buyer  
Where there’s a squirrel, there’s a way. Whether in your flower beds or conquering a squirrel-proof bird feeder, squirrels can be a frustration to gardeners.
A garden should be a peaceful sanctuary, a place where we can feel connected to nature and where our spirits can be [...]

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A Beautiful Lawn is More than Meets the Eye

A Beautiful Lawn is More than Meets the Eye
by John Peter Thompson, Chairman of the Board, Behnke Nurseries
A broad expanse of lush, cool green grass, uniformly cut, cries out for bare feet and self-satisfaction. Throughout the hot Summer months, the cool green blanket frames our homes and gardens, and provides relief from information overload. Carefully [...]

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