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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September 15, 2025
Maintaining the Lawn & Garden Through a Dry Spell
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?"
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September 6, 2025
The Importance of Fall Watering
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?"
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September 1, 2025
Labor Day Lawn & Garden Tasks
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?"
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August 25, 2025
Angelo’s Tips to Keep Annuals Blooming Through Fall
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?"
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August 18, 2025
Maintaining the Veggie Garden in Late Summer
After recapping a week of pleasant temperatures and much-needed rainfall, Angelo shared tips on harvesting vegetables and herbs, as well as planting cool-season crops. He also highlighted September as the best time to renovate the lawn and offered advice on how to start preparing it now. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "How do I know when my butternut squash is ready to harvest," "The leaves on my pink dogwood are shriveling and browning, what should I do," and "Can I cut back my overgrown Forsythia now?"
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August 11, 2025
Angelo’s Summer Watering Tips
After recapping a week of warm weather with little to no rainfall, Angelo had tips for keeping the garden watered through a dry spell—including proper watering for lawns, hydrangeas, and large trees. He also shared tips for sowing cold crops, fertilizing perennials, and keeping annuals healthy. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "Why aren't my black raspberries producing fruit this season," "When is the best time to prune overgrown hydrangea trees," and "The leaves on my cucumbers keep yellowing and dying back—what should I do?"
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August 4, 2025
Perennials to Divide & Transplant in Summer
After recapping a week of beautiful summer weather, Angelo had tips for getting out in the garden to divide and transplant various perennials—including Iris, Peonies, Daylilies & Hostas. He also shared tips for harvesting garlic and keeping the veggie garden going. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "My panicle hydrangea tree is getting big and taking over other plants—what should I do," "All of my irises have bloomed out and the foliage is turning yellow—should I cut it back now," and "When is the best time to transplant rose shrubs?"
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July 28, 2025
Maintaining a Healthy Garden in Summer
Summer heat and humidity are ramping up in Northeast Ohio, and there's plenty to do in order to maintain a healthy garden! This week, Angelo shares helpful tips for pruning annuals, herbs, and shrubs to keep your garden growing. He also shares advice for maintaining a healthy lawn through our summer weather—along with other timely advice. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: "What is the best time of year to divide my daylilies," "The leaves on my crabapple tree are falling off—what should I do," and "My hydrangea has black spots all over the leaves—what should I treat it with?"
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July 21, 2025
Tips for Managing Summer Insects
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared tips for managing summer insects like Japanese Beetles and Spotted Lantern Fly. She also offers advice for pruning and fertilizing perennials, and managing other garden pests like moles, voles, and deer. PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "What can I do to help my 15 year old Oakleaf Hydrangea that isn't blooming well," "What's the best way to manage Chameleon Plant that's taking over my shade garden and creeping into my lawn," and "What's the best way to prune a climbing rose when it's done blooming?"
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July 13, 2025
Low-Maintenance, Deer Resistant Perennials
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared a list of sun-loving, easy-care, deer resistant perennials. She also offers advice for keeping the lawn and garden watered, along with tips for managing chewing insect issues. PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "When should I prune my 'Summer Crush' Hydrangea," "The raspberry shrub I planted in a container isn't producing well this season, what should I do," and "Japanese Beetles are eating the leaves on my fruit trees—will they be okay?"
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July 7, 2025
Summer Blooms for Hummingbirds
Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared ideas for gorgeous annuals and perennials to plant for hummingbirds. She also offers advice for mid-summer lawn care, along with tips for managing spider mite issues in the garden. PLUS, she answers caller questions like, "My blue spruce has needles browning and dripping, what should I treat it with", "I have a newly-planted Macrophylla hydrangea that's suffering from too much water, what should I do," and "My boxwoods are burning from the outside in but it doesn't look like sun scorch, do you have any recommendations on how to treat them?"
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June 30, 2025
Early Summer Garden Maintenance
Warm weather and scattered showers have given the garden a boost—and offer a good reminder to check for pests and disease issues while everything is thriving. This week, Angelo shares helpful tips for keeping your lawn and garden healthy. He also shared tips for early summer pruning of mums, buddleia, and sedum—along with other timely advice. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "Is it too late to plant fruit trees," "Serviceberry leaves are turning yellow and falling off, what should I do," and "My Ostrich Ferns were trampled, will they grow back?"