Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

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"?

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"?

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"?

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"?

The weather this past week has been beautiful, making it a great time to get out in the garden for some mid-summer maintenance. This week, Angelo talks about what we should be doing in the garden in terms of fertilizing, disease management, and pest management. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My Tropical Hibiscus isn't blooming, do you know why", and "My Salvia is getting tiny pin holes in the leaves, what can I do"?

The hot, dry weather we've had in recent weeks has been difficult on the garden. This week, Angelo talks about what we should be doing in the garden to manage pest and disease issues caused by the inconsistent rain. He also talks mid-summer pruning and fertilizing for annuals and perennials. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My daylily didn't bloom much this year, do you know what might be causing that", and "My hydrangeas don't bloom anymore, can you help"?

It's Hydrangea Fest at Petitti's and Angelo celebrates by sharing some of his favorite varieties in bloom now, including The Endless Summer® series and some beautiful new varieties from Proven Winners. He also talks Japanese Beetle control, lawn maintenance, and mid-summer pruning for annuals. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My tomatoes have blossom end rot, how can I prevent it in the future", and "When can I prune my Oakleaf Hydrangea"?

The weather has been spectacular so far this summer! We have been a little on the dry side, so Angelo has advice for proper watering practices for established plantings and new plantings. Angelo also has advice for taking care of your vegetables and herbs at this point in the season. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My cucumbers are rotting, what should I do", and "My panicle hydrangeas are turning brown, should I prune it now"?

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and she talks about what you should be doing in the lawn and garden this time of year. She also shares advice for pruning and fertilizing perennials and the vegetable garden. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "How often should I apply Lightning Lime to my lawn", and "How close should I plant my perennial plants together"?

We are well on our way into the growing season which means it's time to start inspecting plants for insect issues. Angelo has advice for checking veggies and herbs for munching bugs as well as what to look for to manage Japanese Beetles this time of year. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My tomato leaves are turning yellow and have brown spots, what should I do", and "When can I trim my Boxwoods"?

June is Perennial Gardening Month and for good reason; Summer-blooming perennials thrive this time of year! Angelo shares his favorite perennials blooming now, including Coreopsis and Daisies. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "How much can I cut back my Limelight panicle Hydrangeas this time of year", and "When should I trim back my Sedum so they don't flop over"?

Our spring-blooming plants thrived this spring but it's time to start cutting them back to get them ready for next season. Angelo shares advice for pruning spring-blooming shrubs and perennials. PLUS he answers callers' questions like "My daffodils are turning brown and starting to flop, can I cut them back", and "The deer nibbled on my Arborvitaes, what should I do"?