Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

We had a gorgeous week here in Northeast Ohio and the gardens are starting to dry up and become workable! This week, Angelo shared advice for maintaining lawn weeds, and the proper way to start planting this season. He also shares some of his favorite annuals that provide season-long color! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "I want to plant a Lilac Tree, but can you tell me how much sun it needs", and "What perennials bloom during the mid-point of the season in summer"?

The cooler weather is sticking around for the next week, making this a great time to start planning tasks to accomplish the season! This week, Angelo shares what gardening tasks should be at the top of the list, starting with proper soil preparation. He also shares some of his favorite perennials that thrive in the shade! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "What kind of low temperatures can my seedling tomatoes take", and "Can I help my Azalea shrubs that have lost most of their leaves and seem to be failing"?

This week, Angelo has advice for feeding perennials as they emerge, protecting trees and shrubs from insects, and preparing garden beds for the planting season. He also shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs you can plant to support the bees! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My lilac hasn't bloomed the past couple of years, what can I do to get it to start blooming again", and "What's the best way to control moss growing in my yard"?

The weather has been wonderfully warm the past couple of weeks and the garden is starting to wake up! This week, Angelo gives advice for spring garden maintenance like planting trees and shrubs, dividing and transplanting perennials, and overseeding the lawn. He also shares some of his favorite perennials you can plant to support the bees! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My Boxwood is brown on one side, what should I do", and "When is the best time to prune my Forsythia"?

April is one of the best times for lawn care, especially re-seeding and overseeding. This week, Angelo gives advice on maintaining the lawn in spring, including managing early-season weeds and knowing when to apply weed and feed. He also talks about what trees and shrubs can be pruned now along with additional timely gardening advice. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My Rose canes have holes, do you think it is borers", and "When can I prune my Green Giant Arborvitaes"?

"April showers bring May flowers", which is why this month is the perfect time to fertilize perennials, trees, & shrubs! This week, Angelo explains why this is the best time to fertilize all plants in the garden along with what you should be feeding your Macrophylla Hydrangeas to get the best blue or pink coloring. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "what should I be doing with my blueberry shrubs this time of year", and "I grow Viburnum bushes to feed the birds with, when should I prune them to still get berries this season"?

Late March into Early April is the best time to spray fruit trees. This week, Angelo shares what to look for when deciding if it's the right time to spray fruit trees. He also talks about spring pruning, fertilizing, and starting seeds indoors. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "when should I prune my Alberta Spruce", and "my Lilac hasn't bloomed for a few years, what can I do to make it bloom"?

Mid-March is the best time to prune evergreens and other dormant trees & shrubs. This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning all different types of trees and shrubs, and he shares the best way to spray and care for fruit trees in March. He also talks about what the mild NEO winter means for lawn care and the best way to start prepping for spring. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "when is the best time to divide my Hostas", and "my hemlock has brown tips all over, but the inside is green, can it be saved"?

The onset of Daylight Saving Time means it's safe to fertilize, divide, and repot houseplants. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared advice for houseplant care this time of year, including what to do with your Orchids if they're still blooming and need to be transplanted. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "My Rhododendron is too large, can I prune it now", and "Morning Glories have taken over some of my landscape, what's the best way to control it"?

Angelo is back on the radio and ready to kick off the 2023 gardening season! Mild winter weather has the garden waking up earlier than usual, so Angelo has plenty of advice to share. He covers what can be done in the garden at this point in the season including lawn care, seed starting, and houseplant maintenance. He also answers caller questions like "Is it too late to spread Preen in my flowerbeds", and "Can I prune my Endless Summer Hydrangea now"?

It's the final show of the season and there's so much to talk about! This week, Angelo covers everything there is to do in the garden before winter weather begins. He shares advice for digging and storing tender bulbs, bringing in tropical plants, and protecting plants from deer. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "Can I prune my Butterfly Bush now," and "How do I protect my Hydrangea tree for winter"?

It has been a beautifully mild Fall so far this year in Northeast Ohio! Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talked about late fall garden tasks to accomplish while the weather is still good, cleaning up vegetable beds, and planting fall (spring-blooming) bulbs. She also shared advice for lifting and storing tender bulbs like dahlias and cannas, mentioning it's best to tackle this gardening task when the foliage starts to die back. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "Do Weigela bloom on old wood", and "Can I plant my fall bulbs in a pot"?