Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

Noelle filled in for Angelo while he was traveling. She covered all the lawn & garden tasks that matter most each April in Northeast Ohio.

We've had a lot of spring weather ups and downs, but it looks like spring temperatures should be returning soon! This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning winter-damaged plants like evergreens, hydrangeas, and flowering shrubs. He also shared timely tips for early April lawn and garden care.

We've had a roller coaster of temperatures so far this spring, but there's still a lot that can be done out in the garden. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared some Easter seasonal plants available in our stores now. She also shared advice for spring fertilizing, pest management, and spraying fruit trees this spring.

It's officially spring, and there is plenty of gardening to be done indoors and out. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared some early-blooming plants available in our stores now. She also shared advice for spring lawn care, starting seeds indoors, and spraying fruit trees at this point in the season.

Weather has been all over the place this March, especially with such a windy weekend, but spring is right around the corner! This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning all different types of evergreens, trees, and shrubs that can be done before the end of the month. He also talks spring lawn care, pest management, and seed starting.

Angelo is back on the radio and ready to kick off the 2026 gardening season! A cold, snowy Northeast Ohio winter has everyone excited to get out in the garden, and Angelo has plenty of tips for what can be done now to prep the lawn and garden for spring — including pruning, fertilizing, and managing pest issues. He also answers caller questions like, "When should I transplant a Butterfly Bush?", "My Japanese Maple is getting too tall — can I take the top off?", and "Can I prune my Golden Cypress now?"

It's the last radio show of the year and there's so much to talk about as we approach the end of the fall gardening season. This week, Angelo shared a list of tasks that can be accomplished in November to prep the garden for winter—including lawn care, tying up arborvitaes & evergreens, and bringing houseplants indoors. He also shared tips for protecting trees and shrubs from deer and winter desiccation. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "Should I cut back my perennials if they're still green?", "When should I divide my overgrown houseplants?", and "Can I overwinter my geraniums indoors?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared advice for fall pruning—including what traits to look for when determining whether to prune in fall or spring. She shared tips for lawn care, planting spring-blooming bulbs, and cleaning up the veggie garden. She also gave a list of plants that look great in the garden center this weekend! PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "Can I prune my apple trees now?" "Can my Tropical Hibiscus stay in a heated garage overwinter?," and "How do I overwinter Caladiums indoors?"

After recapping a week of much needed rain and cooler temperatures, Angelo reminded listeners of the importance of sufficient fall watering in the lawn and garden. He also gave advice for planting garlic, harvesting herbs, protecting the home from insects, and planting trees & shrubs. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I get my Amaryllis to rebloom?", "How and when should I prune my perennial hibiscus?", and "Should I put mulch around the hydrangea trees I just planted this fall?"

After reminding listeners of the importance of proper fall watering in the midst of drought, Angelo shared tips for preparing tropical plants to come indoors for winter. He also gave advice for digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, preparing the veggie garden for next year, and planting trees and shrubs. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "Is it too late to plant roses?", "What's the best flowering shrub to plant on the North side of the house?", and "Can I transplant my Lilac shrub this fall?"

After recapping a week of beautiful weather but little moisture, Angelo shared tips for watering the lawn and garden well in the absence of sufficient rainfall. He also gave advice for protecting the home from insects, transitioning tropical plants indoors for winter, and getting Christmas cactus ready to bloom this holiday season. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I overwinter my succulent planter?", "How late can I plant spring-blooming bulbs?", and "What should I be fertilizing in my garden right now?"

After reinforcing the importance of supplemental watering during a dry summer, Angelo shared tips for seeding, overseeding, and fertilizing the lawn in late summer. He also gave advice for planting spring-blooming bulbs this fall, protecting trees from deer, and transitioning tropical plants back indoors for winter. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I prepare my Meyer lemon tree to come back indoors this winter?", "When can I reduce the size of my overgrown blueberry shrubs?", and "What type of hydrangea grows best in full sun?"