Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

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"?

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"?

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"?

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"?

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"?