Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

After recapping a week of rain and humidity in Northeast Ohio, Angelo had tips for checking the lawn and garden for pest and disease issues, noting that excess rainfall means it's time to fertilize the garden again. He also shared tips for pruning and harvesting veggies and herbs. PLUS, he answered caller questions like, "My dappled willow tree is getting too large, can I trim it now," "Is there a way to keep Lamb's Ear contained," and "My corn stalks got knocked over in the storm, should I stake them up?"

After recapping a week of beautiful temperatures, Angelo gave proper pruning tips for over 15 different plant families, including evergreens & spring blooming shrubs that can be trimmed now. He also offers advice for maintaining a healthy garden through a very wet spring, preventing blossom end rot, and fertilizing perennials. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "How do you prevent my needle cast on Spruces," "What should I use to prevent mildew on my roses," and "When is the best time to reshape my holly shrub?"

After highlighting the benefits of a cool spring, Angelo shares a list of his favorite, easy-to-grow perennials. He also offers advice for cutting back mums, treating powdery mildew, and preventing blossom end rot on tomatoes and peppers. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "How do I prevent my Joe Pye Weed and Rudbeckia from flopping over," "My basil has large black spots on the leaves, should I remove them," and "When is the best time to divide poppies?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared everything that can be done in the garden—even with the cooler temperatures we've been experiencing. She offers advice for mid-season lawn care, slug & insect control, and she shares a list of new flowering annuals available in stores now. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "How far apart should I plant my fruit trees", "What should I do with the Myrtle groundcover taking over my landscape beds," and "When should I prune my Oakleaf Hydrangea?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared spring plants that are looking beautiful this Memorial Day Weekend! She also shared tips for gardening through a cool, wet spring. She offers advice for proper fertilizing as plants start growing, and preventing disease issues that could occur with how wet our season has been. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "Is it too late to fertilize Boxwood", "What's the best slicing tomato to grow in containers," and "How do I prevent skunks from digging in my yard?"

After summarizing a week of cooler temperatures and evening showers, Angelo shares his list of the best flowering trees to plant near the patio or use as centerpieces in the landscape. He also offers advice for preparing the soil in the veggie garden, managing powdery mildew, and treating weeds in the lawn and garden. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "How do I remove wild onions", "How do you propagate a lilac shrub," and "When is the best time to plant Foxglove?"

Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared the top 5 favorite flowers for Mother's Day! She also shared a detailed list of everything that can be done in the garden now that warmer spring weather has arrived. She offers advice for preparing the soil in the vegetable garden, and pruning & fertilizing Hydrangeas. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "Are Chicago Fig Trees really hardy in Northeast Ohio", "Can I amend the soil around my Knock Out® Roses with Sweet Peet," and "Can I prune my Japanese Maple Tree now?"

After summarizing a mixed bag of weather conditions, Angelo shares his list of the best flowering annuals to plant in Northeast Ohio gardens. He also offers advice for controlling early spring insects, spraying fruit trees as blossoms fall and fruit development begins, and managing lawn weeds. PLUS, he answers caller questions like, "How do I remove wild onions", "How do I get rid of thistle," and "How can I rid my Alberta Spruce of spider mites?"

Warm temperatures and beautiful rain have things growing well in the garden! This week, Angelo shares talks about the importance of freshening the soil in containers to get them prepared for early season planting! He also shares tips for pruning Hollies, Rose of Sharon, Raspberries, and Arborvitaes. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "What's the best way to get rid of Chickweed in the yard", and "I'm growing a raspberry bush in a pot, how often should I change the soil"?

The weather is finally starting to warm up and dry out! This week, Angelo shares tips for renovating the lawn in early spring—including tips for dethatching, re-seeding, and over-seeding. He also shares tips for planting cold crops, acclimating fig trees outdoors, and dividing perennials. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My daffodils didn't bloom this year, what should I do", and "I need to transplant an Azalea, when is the best time to do that"?

It's mid-April and there's plenty to do to get the lawn and garden ready for spring! This week, Angelo shares tips for bringing tropical plants outdoors, and prepping the soil for planting season ! He also shares fantastic deer resistant shrubs—some of which are blooming now. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My backyard is so heavily shaded that grass won't grow. What's a good perennial groundcover I can plant in the area", and "How do I get rid of the moss growing all over my yard"?

A week of cool, rainy weather has the lawn and garden fairly soggy—but there's still plenty to do as we gear up for spring planting season! This week, Angelo shares tips for dividing perennials, fertilizing, and managing weeds in the lawn and garden. He also shares tips for pruning popular shrubs like hydrangeas, clematis, and rhododendron. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "I have a tulip tree that needs to be pruned, should I do that now", and "I need to thin out the honeysuckle and trumpet growing on my fence. When is the best time to do that"?