Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

saturdays at 8am on wtam 1100

angelo's radio show

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.

how it all began

Since the 1980s, Angelo Petitti has enjoyed sharing his unique knowledge of gardening with Northeast Ohio via Cleveland’s radio airwaves. First beginning on WERE AM, and continuing with several stations over the course of four decades, Angelo now delivers his weekly, one-hour show from the studios of iHeart Cleveland’s Newsradio WTAM 1100. Watch now to see how it all began.

archived for your convenience

episodes on demand

  • March 8, 2021

    Critter Control, Lawn Care and Dormant Pruning

    Critter Control, Lawn Care and Dormant Pruning. Angelo answers all your early March gardening questions and lots more.

  • November 9, 2020

    Is it okay to cut back smoke bush in December?

    Is it okay to cut back smoke bush in December? It's the last show of the season for Angelo, he gives you tips and tricks for gardens and plants for the winter season.

  • November 2, 2020

    Do I need to rake up leaves in my flower beds?

    Do I need to rake up leaves in my flower beds? Mix fresh compost and lime into the soil to improve it by next spring. Sprinkle a layer of Preen® and mulch around any cold-sensitive plants. Angelo takes your calls.

  • October 26, 2020

    Any special fall care for raspberries & blueberries?

    Any special fall care for raspberries & blueberries? Continue lowering the lawn mower one notch at a time. Your last mow of the season should be as low as 1-1 ½” by the 2nd or 3rd week in Nov.

  • October 19, 2020

    After removing a tree, how do I prepare the soil for other plantings?

    After removing a tree, how do I prepare the soil for other plantings? Angelo takes your calls. Plus, saving spray bottles, protecting young trees, wintering potted mums and more.

  • October 12, 2020

    How can I winter over my Fall mums that I have in a pot?

    How can I winter over mums in a pot? Is it too late to treat for grubs? How do I get rid of bentgrass? Angelo gives tips and tricks for how to deal with the weather changes, and the morning dew. Plus Angelo takes your calls.

  • October 5, 2020

    Should I start cutting back my perennials and protecting them now?

    Should I start cutting back my perennials and protecting them now? Noelle is in for Angelo today. Noelle has some great tips and tricks for your garden in the month of October. Plus she takes your calls.

  • September 28, 2020

    How do I get rid of the Bentgrass that’s growing and spreading in my lawn?

    Angelo reminds you to water your plants at least once a week with the dry weather we have been having. Also Angelo takes your calls and answers your questions.

  • September 21, 2020

    Is it okay to transplant perennials now?

    Is it okay to transplant perennials now? When is the best time to prune ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae? Angelo gives tips on how to handle the changing seasons and your gardens. He also takes your calls.

  • September 14, 2020

    What evergreen shrubs are good for creating a privacy screen?

    What evergreen shrubs are good for creating a privacy screen? Angelo gives tips and trick for your garden and plants with the fall season quickly approaching. Angelo also takes your calls and answers your questions.

  • September 9, 2020

    Fall Lawn Care, Planting and More

    Noelle fills in for Angelo and covered topics like fall lawn care, fall planting, and more!

  • August 31, 2020

    How do I get rid of pachysandra in my yard?

    How do I get rid of pachysandra? When can I cut my boxwood back by half? Transplanting hydrangeas is best to do when? Angelo takes your calls and answers your gardening questions.

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