Tune in Saturdays at 8am March through October on Cleveland’s NewsRadio WTAM 1100 to hear Northeast Ohio grower & garden center owner Angelo Petitti. In 2026, the show will also air simultaneously on Akron’s NewsRadio 640 WHLO! Listen as Angelo delivers timely lawn & garden advice, or call to have your questions answered live on-air by Angelo, himself! You can also listen to episodes on demand when it’s convenient for you by visiting this page. Saturday’s live episodes are typically posted here the following Monday morning.
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October 24, 2022
Plants for Fall Color
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared some of her favorite perennials, trees, and shrubs for fall color. She also shared advice for lifting and storing tender bulbs like dahlias and cannas and for bringing houseplants and Christmas cactus indoors for winter. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "Is it too late to prune my boxwood and yew shrubs", and "Can I transplant shrubs roses at this time of year"?
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October 16, 2022
Transitioning Houseplants Indoors for Winter
Fall color is in full force this week in Northeast Ohio and the weather has been perfect for getting out in the garden! This week, Angelo advises the best way to transition your houseplants and tropicals back indoors for winter. He also shares timely advice for additional garden tasks that can be done this fall. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "I want to bring my Boston Fern indoors this winter, what's the best way to do that", and "Can I transplant my hydrangea this fall"?
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October 10, 2022
Perfect Weather for Planting Trees & Shrubs
Cool air temps and warm soil make the perfect weather for planting trees and shrubs. This week, Angelo talks about the best method for planting this time of year, including some of his favorite products to keep your plants happy this winter. He also shares timely advice for additional garden tasks that can be done this fall. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "Can I transplant my Japanese Maple now", and "I have a perennial Hibiscus, should I prune it this fall"?
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October 3, 2022
Fall Pruning Do’s & Don’ts
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talks about what you should and shouldn't be pruning in the garden this time of year. She also gives advice for planting spring-blooming bulbs, transitioning houseplants indoors for winter, and general lawn and garden care for fall. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "Can I cut my panicle hydrangea to a basketball size now", and "My Orchid is blooming, is now a good time to transplant"?
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September 26, 2022
Angelo’s Favorite Shrubs for Fall
Fall has officially arrived and the weather has been perfect to get out and start planting! This week, Angelo shares his favorite shrubs for sunny spaces, plus a few shade garden staples that can all be planted now. He also shares timely advice for additional garden tasks that can be done this fall. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My tomatoes haven't ripened yet, what should I do", and "My tropical plants have little white and black flies, how do I get rid of them"?
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September 19, 2022
Planting Mums & Fall Favorites
We are halfway through the month of September and the weather is still perfect to get out in the garden. This week, Angelo talks about fall lawn maintenance, including aeration and seeding. He also talks about planting garlic, fall seasonal plants, and spring-blooming bulbs. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "When should I bring my tropical Mandevilla indoors for winter", and "I need to prune my forsythia hedge, when is the best time to do that"?
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September 12, 2022
It’s Time to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs
It's starting to feel like fall outside and there are so many things to do in the garden this time of year. This week, Angelo talks about all of the fall tasks that can be done now that the weather is starting to cool down, including planting spring-blooming bulbs. He also talks about managing insect issues in the home, and fall lawn care. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My mophead hydrangeas are drying up, should I prune them now", and "I need to re-pot my indoor lemon tree, can I do that now"?
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September 6, 2022
September is for Lawn Care
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talks about Lawn Care for the month of September since this is the best time of year to work on the lawn. She also gives advice for dividing and transplanting perennials, prepping your bird feeders for fall, and planting fall favorites like Mums and Ornamental Cabbage and Kale! PLUS she answers callers' questions like "When can I prune my Peach Tree", and "I'm interested in Ornamental grasses, when should I plant them and how do you cut them back"?
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August 29, 2022
Dividing & Transplanting Perennials
The rain we received this past week was a huge help in the garden and should help keep things healthy and blooming! This week, Angelo talks about dividing and transplanting perennials while there's still time for their roots to establish this season. He also talks about managing pest issues like bagworms and prepping your yard for fall seeding or overseeding. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My Japanese Maple tree is dropping leaves, what should I do", and "When can I trim my Azaleas"?
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August 22, 2022
Harvesting & Maintaining Herbs
We've been a little on the dry side but the weather this August has been beautiful! This week, Angelo talks about proper watering practices for the lawn and garden. He also talks about maintaining and harvesting herbs so they'll last well into fall and he gives advice for late-summer lawn care and weed control. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "my peaches had brown spots and rotted before I could harvest them, what happened", and "How do I winterize my Anabelle hydrangea"?
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August 15, 2022
Late-Summer Blooming Plants
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talks late-summer blooming plants you should add to your garden. She also gives advice for managing weeds in the lawn and garden, dealing with spider mites, and treating blossom end rot in the vegetable garden! PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My Perennial Hibiscus is browning and the leaves are curling, what should I do", and "When is the best time to move established shrubs"?
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August 8, 2022
Sowing Cold Crops for Fall
It’s August and things are growing well in the vegetable garden this time of year. This week, Angelo talks about harvesting summer crops and starting cold crops. He also gives advice for mid-summer lawn care, and pruning annuals and perennials to get them to re-bloom for you this year! PLUS he answers callers' questions like "Can I divide my perennial Hibiscus, and "My Shasta Daisies are starting to turn brown, what should I do"?