Growing Hydrangeas

Want gorgeous, colorful blooms? Here are some top tips from our experts on how to ensure your hydrangea looks amazing all summer long.

Cutting Back Your Hanging Basket

Is your annual hanging basket looking a little tired? Or not getting enough blooms? Well, we encourage you to cut it back!

Deer Resistant Plants for Your Garden

Understanding what plants will work best in your yard is super important when it comes to animals, sunlight, and more.

Ohio Native Perennials

It’s crucial to put native plants in your garden because they are adapted to support your regional ecosystem, soil health, and native insects.

Moving an Established Perennial

If your plants are getting too large or start to cast a shadow your other plants, resulting in less growth, it’s time to move them!

How to Container Garden – Tomato Edition

Want to grow tomatoes but have limited space? Try container gardening! It’s one of the easiest ways to grow fruits and veggies.

How to Container Garden – Pepper Edition

Peppers are a popular choice among gardeners, being such versatile ingredients in recipes. Follow along to learn how best to grow pepper plants in a planter.

How to Container Garden – Herb Edition

Want to learn how to grow your very own herb garden, in containers? We have all the necessary materials to help you start yours today.

Repotting 101

Repotting is one of the simplest ways to keep your houseplants healthy and thriving. This guide will help you know when to repot, how to choose the right pot, and how to set your plant up for success in its new home.

Propagation 101

Plant propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones, either through sexual reproduction (seeds) or asexual vegetative methods (cuttings, division, layering). It is used to multiply plants, maintain specific, desirable characteristics, and produce clones that are genetically identical to the parent, often allowing for faster growth compared to starting from seed.

All About Air Plants

Air plants (Tillandsia) are unique plants that don't need soil! They absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves.

Houseplant Care Guide

We're self proclaimed houseplant experts here at Benken! We have years of experience in all types of plant care and houseplants are just a part of it. Like all plants, each have certain care requirements in order to thrive. There are a lot of different factors at play in plant care - when it comes to houseplant ownership it has a lot to do with observation over a period of time.

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