WCCO's Smart Gardens Podcast
1) Signs to Start Pruning, Killing Creeping Charlie, Identifying Crab Grass
Why different types of turf could take longer to grow. When it's time to prune hydrangeas. Stopping unwanted chives from spreading. An increase in perennials dying across Minnesota. Planting around ro...Show More
2) Seeding, perennials and fall preparation!
This morning we had horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn and lawn and turf expert Jon Trappe joining Denny LIVE on the WCCO Radio stage for today’s Smart Gardens program! We cover all things from dormant s...Show More
3) Fertilizing Facts, Maintaining Maple Trees, Perennial Problems
If you want to become a master gardener, now is your chance. Is it too late to fertilize perennials? How to get female squash to bloom. What is the best way to maintain a maple tree? Pumpkin growing p...Show More
4) Some Plants are Struggling While Others are Thriving, Preserving Bulbs, Bee Friendly Perennials
Daffodil growing tips. Why dahlias are struggling this year. Where to plant black eyed Susans. Growing white clover. Identifying nutsedge. Preserving bulbs until they are ready to grow. How to grow a ...Show More
5) Maintaining the lawn and garden with this smokey air and more!
Crabgrass and quackgrass troubles, transplanting milkweed and rhubarb, Laura shares more on her recent ‘Hort Shorts’ videos and also talks Honey Harvest and Flowers for Pollinators Farm event coming u...Show More
6) Growing and grooming our gardens and lawn in the heat!
Growing and keeping our gardens and lawns nourished amid this hot and humid weather - we discuss this with Mary Meyer, horticulturist with the University of Minnesota and answer any and all lawn and g...Show More
7) Why Weeds are Growing Strong, Natural Deer Repellant, Identifying a Grub Problem
The weather has been wonderful for growing weeds.When to use weed and feed. Why an apple tree may not be blooming. Why you should not kill Japanese beetles. What could be used as a natural deer repell...Show More
8) Weed Removal Tips, Preventing Japanese Beetles, Getting Control of Moss Growth
It has been a great season for plants and weeds. Ways to get rid of weeds. New strategies to control the Japanese beetle. Reasons why a maple tree would be struggling to grow and how to help it. How t...Show More
9) Growing Zinnias, milkweed problems, animal disruptions and more!
Today we chat with Master Gardener Theresa Rooney with the University of Minnesota - she previews the upcoming Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Gardening Tour - we also help with as many garde...Show More
10) Solving an Aphid Problem, Using Pine Needles as Mulch, Repairing a Flooded Lawn
The impact all this rain is having on plants, trees, and flowers. Adding a clover lawn at your house. Why aphids could cause a big mess in your yard. When to dead head peonies. When its time to get co...Show More