Gardening with Angelo Radio Show

We are going on week 2 without a good, thorough rain, which means it's time to focus on watering both newly-planted and well-established plants. This week, Angelo shared advice for proper watering, including the importance of watering in the morning. He also talks about pruning spring-blooming shrubs, like Lilacs, Forsythias, and Azaleas, when they're done blooming and the best way to prune and shape Panicle Hydrangeas this time of year. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "Should I cut my Peonies back when they're done blooming", and "When can I harvest the garlic I planted"?

Memorial Day Weekend is the signature time in NE Ohio to plant the veggie & herb garden, and Mother Nature is providing fantastic weather for it! This week, Angelo shared advice for prepping and planting the veggie garden. He also talks about what Memorial Day signals with lawn care, managing disease and pest issues, and fertilizing Hydrangeas to manage their color. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "Can I cut back my perennial Sedum so it doesn't grow so tall and flop over", and "What perennials are hardy enough to leave in a pot over winter"?

The season is in full swing and from pruning to planting, there's so much to do out in the garden! This week, Angelo shared some of his favorite annuals for season-long color with both foliage and flowering plants! He also shared advice for successfully planting annuals, veggies, and herbs. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "My Perennial Hibiscus hasn't started growing yet, is something wrong", and "All of my Hydrangeas are all sticks with leaves at the bottom, what happened"?

We've passed NE Ohio's average "frost-free" date (May 15). That means you can feel comfortable planting tender annuals, flowering tropicals, and heat-loving veggies. This week, Angelo shared some of his favorite deer-resistant Perennials to plant in the landscape along with timely gardening advice. PLUS, he answered caller questions like "Deer ate the bottoms of my Emerald Green Arborvitaes, will they come back", and "My Butterfly Bush doesn't have leaves yet, is it dead"?

We had a gorgeous week here in Northeast Ohio and the gardens are starting to dry up and become workable! This week, Angelo shared advice for maintaining lawn weeds, and the proper way to start planting this season. He also shares some of his favorite annuals that provide season-long color! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "I want to plant a Lilac Tree, but can you tell me how much sun it needs", and "What perennials bloom during the mid-point of the season in summer"?

The cooler weather is sticking around for the next week, making this a great time to start planning tasks to accomplish the season! This week, Angelo shares what gardening tasks should be at the top of the list, starting with proper soil preparation. He also shares some of his favorite perennials that thrive in the shade! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "What kind of low temperatures can my seedling tomatoes take", and "Can I help my Azalea shrubs that have lost most of their leaves and seem to be failing"?

This week, Angelo has advice for feeding perennials as they emerge, protecting trees and shrubs from insects, and preparing garden beds for the planting season. He also shares some of his favorite trees and shrubs you can plant to support the bees! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My lilac hasn't bloomed the past couple of years, what can I do to get it to start blooming again", and "What's the best way to control moss growing in my yard"?

The weather has been wonderfully warm the past couple of weeks and the garden is starting to wake up! This week, Angelo gives advice for spring garden maintenance like planting trees and shrubs, dividing and transplanting perennials, and overseeding the lawn. He also shares some of his favorite perennials you can plant to support the bees! PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My Boxwood is brown on one side, what should I do", and "When is the best time to prune my Forsythia"?

April is one of the best times for lawn care, especially re-seeding and overseeding. This week, Angelo gives advice on maintaining the lawn in spring, including managing early-season weeds and knowing when to apply weed and feed. He also talks about what trees and shrubs can be pruned now along with additional timely gardening advice. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "My Rose canes have holes, do you think it is borers", and "When can I prune my Green Giant Arborvitaes"?

"April showers bring May flowers", which is why this month is the perfect time to fertilize perennials, trees, & shrubs! This week, Angelo explains why this is the best time to fertilize all plants in the garden along with what you should be feeding your Macrophylla Hydrangeas to get the best blue or pink coloring. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "what should I be doing with my blueberry shrubs this time of year", and "I grow Viburnum bushes to feed the birds with, when should I prune them to still get berries this season"?

Late March into Early April is the best time to spray fruit trees. This week, Angelo shares what to look for when deciding if it's the right time to spray fruit trees. He also talks about spring pruning, fertilizing, and starting seeds indoors. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "when should I prune my Alberta Spruce", and "my Lilac hasn't bloomed for a few years, what can I do to make it bloom"?

Mid-March is the best time to prune evergreens and other dormant trees & shrubs. This week, Angelo gives advice for pruning all different types of trees and shrubs, and he shares the best way to spray and care for fruit trees in March. He also talks about what the mild NEO winter means for lawn care and the best way to start prepping for spring. PLUS, he answers caller questions like "when is the best time to divide my Hostas", and "my hemlock has brown tips all over, but the inside is green, can it be saved"?