Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

March has been a nice, dry month which means the soil is workable and there's plenty of time to get the garden in shape. This week, Angelo gives advice for spring lawn care and details pruning that should be done now. He also talks about planting tender bulbs in pots so they're ready to go this summer and he gives tips for starting cold crops. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "When is the best time to remove the winter mulch I added over my asparagus and strawberries", and "Is this a good time to transplant evergreens"?

It's officially spring and there is plenty of gardening to be done indoors and out. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared some early-blooming perennials available in our stores now. She also shared advice for spring lawn care, managing mole & vole issues, and spraying fruit trees at this point in the season. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "how much lime should I add to the soil before planting my vegetable garden", and "how do I prune weigela and buddliea"?

We've had a beautiful early March in Northeast Ohio and spring is right around the corner! This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning all different types of trees and shrubs that can be done in March, plus a list that shouldn't be pruned in spring. He also talks indoor gardening tasks like seeding cold crops and repotting houseplants. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "Is this a good time to dethatch my lawn", and "I need to prune my lilac, when is the best time to do that"?

Angelo is back on the radio and ready to kick off the 2025 gardening season! A colder than usual winter means it's time to focus on indoor plant care before getting back out in the garden later this Spring. Angelo shares tips for the best way to divide and transplant houseplants, including the best way to root prune to rejuvenate plants. He also answers caller questions like "What's the best deer repellent to use", and "When is the best time to repot my fig trees"?

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 talked about all of the garden tasks we can be working on to prep the garden for winter including lawn care, fertilizing evergreens, and bringing houseplants indoors. He also shared tips for protecting trees and shrubs from deer and winter desiccation. PLUS he answered callers' questions like "Should I bring my Boston Ferns indoors over winter", and "Can I transplant ornamental grasses now"?

The weather is cooling down but it's still a fantastic time to plant trees and shrubs! Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared some of her favorite plants that add fall color to sunny spaces in the landscape. She also shared tips for getting the lawn ready for fall, planting spring-blooming bulbs, cleaning up the garden for winter, and other timely advice for the season. PLUS she answered callers' questions like "Can I overwinter my perennial ornamental grasses in containers", and "When is the best time to prune and shape large shade trees"?

The fall color – and weather – is absolutely gorgeous here in Northeast Ohio, so get out and enjoy it if you can! This week, Angelo shares tips for getting the lawn and garden ready for winter, including mowing, cleaning up the veggie garden, and storing tender bulbs. He also shares tips for getting houseplants and tropicals ready to transition back indoors for winter. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "Is it time to bring my Meyer Lemon tree in for the winter?", and "My Knock Out Roses are too large, can I cut them back now"?

Much-needed rain is returning to Northeast Ohio but we are still on the dry side so be sure to water everything well heading into winter, especially established trees and shrubs. This week, Angelo shares the importance of watering everything in the landscape well as we prepare for winter. He also shares tips for pest management, planting fall bulbs in containers, transitioning houseplants indoors, and getting Fig Trees ready for winter. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "I'm growing an Avocado Tree in a pot – what should I do with it this winter?", and "Should I cut back my Raspberry and Blackberry bushes now"?

Cooler Fall weather is finally here and it is perfect for planting! Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and shared tips for fall planting, including the best time to plant perennials to get them established before winter. She also shared tips for getting the lawn ready for fall, how to get houseplants ready to come back indoors for winter, and she shared some fantastic shade-loving plants with gorgeous fall color. PLUS she answered callers' questions like "How should I treat the powdery mildew on my Lilac this Fall", and "Can I sow winter wheat on top of garlic"?

Much-needed rain has returned to Northeast Ohio but some areas are still dry, so supplemental watering may be needed. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talks getting the garden ready for fall including fall bird feeding prep, plus tips for harvesting tomatoes and herbs. She also shared some fantastic shade-loving plants with gorgeous fall color. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "Is fall a good time to transplant clematis vines", and "My tomatoes have spotted leaf disease, how should I treat it"?

It's officially Fall but Summer heat and drought have increased the need for garden maintenance. Noelle filled in for Angelo this week and talks about the importance of watering well now to protect plants over winter. She also gave tips for fall lawn care, planting spring-blooming bulbs, and she shares some fantastic fall plants available now. PLUS she answers callers' questions like "When is the best time to repot a Chicago Fig tree", and "Should I be worried about Spotted Lanternfly damaging my 100-year-old Pin Oak or anything else"?

We are still on the dry side so be sure to water everything well, including established trees and shrubs. This week, Angelo shares tips for managing the lawn and garden after a dry summer. He also talks pest management, planting fall bulbs like garlic, cleaning up the veggies garden, and getting Christmas Cactus ready for winter. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "Can I overwinter my Clematis in a pot", and "Can I divide an Annabelle Hydrangea that's getting too big"?