Episodes

  • Planting Perennials, Getting Ahead of Grubs, Fixing a Bumpy Lawn

    Planting Perennials, Getting Ahead of Grubs, Fixing a Bumpy Lawn
    May 2 2026
    Why grass may have difficulty growing. Preparing to plant perennials. How long tulips last. Restoring asparagus. What to do if your lawn has grub damage. Why a lawn may be bumpy. Keeping moss away from your yard. When its fine to apply lawn fertilizer. Growing grass in sandy soil. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn at extension.umn.edu.
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    35 mins
  • Keeping Bugs Away, Relocating Rhubarb, Planting Perennials

    Keeping Bugs Away, Relocating Rhubarb, Planting Perennials
    Apr 25 2026
    Keeping bugs away from your plants. Getting rid of moss on your outdoor spaces. When to start planting spring flower trees. What to do if you need to relocate your rhubarb. Maintaining an amaryllis. When tulips will be in bloom. Phone apps for gardeners. Pruning a rose bush. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson extension.umn.edu.
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    36 mins
  • Controlling Crabgrass, Protecting Pollinators, Pruning Peonies

    Controlling Crabgrass, Protecting Pollinators, Pruning Peonies
    Apr 18 2026
    When to apply crabgrass killer. How often do trees need to be watered? When plants are okay to be left uncovered. Will tulips grow back after animal damage? When will hummingbirds arrive? Protecting pollinators during spring yard cleanup. When grass seed can be planted after applying crabgrass killer. How to best prune peonies. Repotting a Christmas Cactus. Signs of Emerald Ash Borer damage. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.
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    38 mins
  • Time to Start Fertilizing, Getting the Right Grass Seed, Weed Treating Strategies

    Time to Start Fertilizing, Getting the Right Grass Seed, Weed Treating Strategies
    Apr 11 2026
    How to grow plants in a stock tank. Time to find some fertilizer for your lawn. When to prune oak trees. When to start uncovering perennials. Where to find the best grass seed for your lawn and its needs. When to start raking your lawn. How to utilize a grow bag. How to best treat weeds in your yard. Defending against crabgrass. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu.
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    36 mins
  • Getting a Soil Test, Keeping Rabbits Away, Getting Insects off Houseplants

    Getting a Soil Test, Keeping Rabbits Away, Getting Insects off Houseplants
    Apr 4 2026
    All the outside plants are loving this wet weather. How vinegar can be used to help plants. Controlling chives. When to do a soil test. When hostas will start to sprout. When to uncover strawberries. Do perennials need to be fertilized? What is the best way to get insects off houseplants? Getting rid of moss. Stopping buckthorn from growing back. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.
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    39 mins
  • Getting to Work on the Lawn, Fertilizer Facts, Putting Labor into Lilacs

    Getting to Work on the Lawn, Fertilizer Facts, Putting Labor into Lilacs
    Mar 28 2026
    Now that the snow is melting, what can we start to do in our lawns and gardens? Is it time to remove burlap from trees? Treating for grubs. What goes into strategic root pruning? Is dethatching necessary? It is time to finish up your pruning. Fertilizer that cannot be used in Minnesota. What to do with overgrown lilacs? When to start splitting hostas. Creeping Charlie questions. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu.
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    37 mins
  • Preparing to Prune, Treating Tree Scale, When its Time to Transplant

    Preparing to Prune, Treating Tree Scale, When its Time to Transplant
    Mar 21 2026
    Seed starting season is in full swing. What trees can be pruned right now? What to know when transplanting peonies. Is dethatching necessary in Minnesota? What to do if there is scale on a tree? Should we start uncovering outdoor plants? Preventing voles from damaging your lawn. Protecting plants from rabbits. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn at extension.umn.edu.
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    40 mins
  • Winter Seeding Ahead of Heavy Snow, Seed Starting Basics, Preparing For Pruning

    Winter Seeding Ahead of Heavy Snow, Seed Starting Basics, Preparing For Pruning
    Mar 14 2026
    As a big snow storm is expected to hit Minnesota, is it okay to winter seed before it comes? Putting down grass seed before snow falls. Why buying good grass seed goes a long way. Minimizing lawn and damage done by dogs. Will the wild weather swings have an impact on perennials. Plants to prevent deer. Where and when to prune hydrangeas. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.
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    9 mins