Now that Spring has finally arrived, Bengerts Greenhouses is the perfect place to start planning your garden and grabbing all of the vibrant plants needed to make your home look amazing this summer. Bengerts Greenhouses takes pride in growing their plants locally in their greenhouses and providing customers with a wide variety of spring flowers […]
Summer Gardening Woes Summer is one of those seasons where you don’t know what to expect so you expect the worst: heat and humidity. While there are dozens of ways to cool off–taking a dip in the pool, sitting by the air conditioner, eating ice-cream–our plants aren’t so easily satiated. Oftentimes that’s why gardeners, greenhouses, […]
Caladiums: Heart of Jesus These large heart shaped leaves are known by many nicknames such as elephant ears (like its cousin colocasia), angel wings, and heart of Jesus. Just like snowflakes, no two leaves are the same, coming in a variety of colors and heart shapes. Native to South America and Central America, this plant […]
Alstroemeria: A Bountiful Bloomer For Every Garden It’s no secret that people love lilies–the fourth most popular flower worldwide–for their distinct appearance as well as their symbolism. As you plant the seeds of your spring garden and comb your local greenhouse for stunning potted plants, consider the striking, Azalea-like blossoms of the Alstroemeria flower! Alstroemeria feature […]
For gardeners and bird watchers alike, the visit of a hummingbird to your garden is a rare treat. However, what if we told your these occasional visits could become more frequent. Depending on where you live, hummingbirds have the potential of becoming your new neighbors. With an abundance of nectar-filled flowers and an open landscape […]
For those dreaming of spring, you may be checking the ground for signs of life starting early February. Spring can be unpredictable. From warm sunny days to days on the brink of frost, you need a garden that can withstand the cold weather. For others, you simply need a headstart getting your garden back in shape. […]
We may still be trying to dig ourselves out of the snow, but Spring will hit Buffalo any week now. That means it’s time to start planning your plot! Here’s what you’ll need to do. Inspect If you haven’t checked on your garden since fall, it’s important that you give the area a good look. […]
“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin and yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” – Jesus Christ, Sermon on the Mount Ever wonder where Easter Lilies come from? (Besides our greenhouse, of course!) They were rumored to be at […]
It’s February. Which means it’s another month closer to warm weather and sunshine! Your plants have been sheltered indoors or nonexistent, but not for long. With warm weather, your garden will come back to life with a burst of color and sweet aromas. It’s never too early to be thinking of summer, so consider these […]