Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

Weather has been all over the place this March, especially with such a windy weekend, but spring is right around the corner! This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning all different types of evergreens, trees, and shrubs that can be done before the end of the month. He also talks spring lawn care, pest management, and seed starting.

Angelo is back on the radio and ready to kick off the 2026 gardening season! A cold, snowy Northeast Ohio winter has everyone excited to get out in the garden, and Angelo has plenty of tips for what can be done now to prep the lawn and garden for spring — including pruning, fertilizing, and managing pest issues. He also answers caller questions like, "When should I transplant a Butterfly Bush?", "My Japanese Maple is getting too tall — can I take the top off?", and "Can I prune my Golden Cypress now?"

It's the last radio show of the year and there's so much to talk about as we approach the end of the fall gardening season. This week, Angelo shared a list of tasks that can be accomplished in November to prep the garden for winter—including lawn care, tying up arborvitaes & evergreens, and bringing houseplants indoors. He also shared tips for protecting trees and shrubs from deer and winter desiccation. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "Should I cut back my perennials if they're still green?", "When should I divide my overgrown houseplants?", and "Can I overwinter my geraniums indoors?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared advice for fall pruning—including what traits to look for when determining whether to prune in fall or spring. She shared tips for lawn care, planting spring-blooming bulbs, and cleaning up the veggie garden. She also gave a list of plants that look great in the garden center this weekend! PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "Can I prune my apple trees now?" "Can my Tropical Hibiscus stay in a heated garage overwinter?," and "How do I overwinter Caladiums indoors?"

After recapping a week of much needed rain and cooler temperatures, Angelo reminded listeners of the importance of sufficient fall watering in the lawn and garden. He also gave advice for planting garlic, harvesting herbs, protecting the home from insects, and planting trees & shrubs. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I get my Amaryllis to rebloom?", "How and when should I prune my perennial hibiscus?", and "Should I put mulch around the hydrangea trees I just planted this fall?"

After reminding listeners of the importance of proper fall watering in the midst of drought, Angelo shared tips for preparing tropical plants to come indoors for winter. He also gave advice for digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, preparing the veggie garden for next year, and planting trees and shrubs. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "Is it too late to plant roses?", "What's the best flowering shrub to plant on the North side of the house?", and "Can I transplant my Lilac shrub this fall?"

After recapping a week of beautiful weather but little moisture, Angelo shared tips for watering the lawn and garden well in the absence of sufficient rainfall. He also gave advice for protecting the home from insects, transitioning tropical plants indoors for winter, and getting Christmas cactus ready to bloom this holiday season. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I overwinter my succulent planter?", "How late can I plant spring-blooming bulbs?", and "What should I be fertilizing in my garden right now?"

After reinforcing the importance of supplemental watering during a dry summer, Angelo shared tips for seeding, overseeding, and fertilizing the lawn in late summer. He also gave advice for planting spring-blooming bulbs this fall, protecting trees from deer, and transitioning tropical plants back indoors for winter. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I prepare my Meyer lemon tree to come back indoors this winter?", "When can I reduce the size of my overgrown blueberry shrubs?", and "What type of hydrangea grows best in full sun?"

After explaining the benefits of warm days and cool nights in the garden, Angelo shared the tips for watering through our dry spell, along with the importance of heading into winter with a well-watered garden. He also gave advice for fall pruning, planting, and transplanting as well as the best way to reseed the lawn this month. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "Can I repot my Christmas Cactus now," "Should I fertilize my fruit trees and berry bushes this Fall," and "When is the best time to prune Holly shrubs?"

After recapping a week of beautiful fall weather, Angelo shared tips on the importance of fall rainfall, and supplemental watering in the garden as it winds down for the season. He also gave advice for fall pruning and planting as well as the best way to reseed the lawn this month. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "Can I cut my Asparagus down now," "When is the best time to transplant my perennials" and "What can I do to protect my fruit trees from deer?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talked about why Labor Day Weekend fantastic to get out and take care of the lawn and garden. She shared tips for lawn care, planting spring-blooming bulbs, and managing deer and critter issues.She also gave a list of plants that look great in the garden center this weekend! PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "Can I prune an overgrown Barberry now" "When is the best time to divide and transplant perennial ferns," and "How do I get rid of the Tent Caterpillars on my Hickory Nut tree?"

Fall temperatures are forecasted for the week ahead, making it a great time to get out in the garden! This week, Angelo shares helpful tips for pruning and fertilizing summer annuals to keep them blooming beautifully through fall. He also shares tips for transplanting perennials and late summer lawn care. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "How do I get rid of Spotted Lanternfly in my garden," "What can I do to help my daylilies bloom better next season," and "When is the best time to prune and shape overgrown spirea and privet hedges?"