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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August 16, 2021
Wasps, Hornets & Yellowjackets
Angelo answers your calls. Plus, if finding hornet or yellowjacket nests around your home or yard, spray Bonide® Wasp & Hornet Killer for a quick resolution that takes out the entire nest and also prevents re-nesting. For in-ground nests, apply Bonide® Spider & Ground Bee Killer dust.
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August 9, 2021
How to deadhead a Hydrangea tree
Remove the fresh, dry, or spent blooms on Panicle Hydrangea trees and shrubs by cutting the stem 3-4 leaf nodes below the flower. They have the potential to flower again in 4-6 weeks. Plus Angelo gives you tips to keep your garden and landscape looking great!
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July 26, 2021
Moles Voles Chipmunks
Angelo is back, giving you tips on preserving your garden and landscape. Also, he talks about dealing with Moles, Voles & Chipmunks. These rodents have been active with the increased moisture. Garlic | Time to harvest! Clean them off, removing dirt by hand. Do not wash with water. Air dry for a couple weeks, then store in a cool, dry place without humidity.
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July 19, 2021
Harvesting Herbs
Cut at least every 2 weeks so plants stay vegetative and don’t turn woody. To dry cut herbs, place them between paper towels, pop into the microwave for 2 minutes, then bottle up for future use. Angelo is back with tips to keep your garden looking great as record setting moisture continues to pour down on Northeast Ohio!
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July 13, 2021
Discouraging Mosquitoes
Replace water in bird bath weekly. Tip excess water out of plant saucers. Add Mosquito Beater® dunks to ponds/fountains. Apply Mosquito Beater® repellent around your patio spaces. Plus, Noelle is in for Angelo to answer all your hot weather and humidity gardening questions.
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June 28, 2021
Japanese Beetles
They’re emerging, so watch for them on your roses, grapes, linden, ornamental cherries & plums, and other fruit trees. Place Beetle Bagger® traps at the back of your yard to draw them away from treasure plants. Plus, Angelo gives you tips to keep your garden looking great!
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June 21, 2021
Seeing Powdery Mildew?
Apply Copper Fungicide now on plants susceptible to fungal leaf diseases; vegetables like tomato, squash, and melon, and flowers like zinnia, hollyhock, peony, bee balm, and snapdragon. Plus, Angelo answers all your questions about showers & humidity affecting your lawn & garden.