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Your Gardening Questions covers the gamut of gardening questions from our Plant Talk Radio listeners. Over the phone, or by email, Fred answers them all.

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Episode Date
Fighting Lawn Weeds
Apr 18, 2024
Moving Indoor Plants Outside
Apr 17, 2024
Experiment With Seeds
Apr 16, 2024
Seed Propagation
Apr 15, 2024
Shade Plants
Apr 12, 2024
Mate Yards Mean More Shade
Apr 11, 2024
Annual Care Before Planting
Apr 10, 2024
Perennial Planting
Apr 09, 2024
Spring's bustin' out!
Apr 08, 2024
PJM Rhododendron
Apr 05, 2024
Blue Rug Juniper
Apr 04, 2024
Ground Cover For Steep Yards
Apr 03, 2024
Can I plant an Azalea near the roots of other plants?
Apr 02, 2024
What to do with Paperwhites After Bloom
Apr 01, 2024
Growing Poppies
Dec 08, 2023
Invasive Four O'Clocks
Dec 07, 2023
Cyclamen
Dec 06, 2023
Tulip Tree
Dec 05, 2023
Fast Growing Shade Trees
Dec 04, 2023
Firewood Measurements
Nov 24, 2023
When To Not Plant in Fall
Nov 23, 2023
Fall Planting
Nov 22, 2023
Pruning Lilac
Nov 21, 2023
Neem Oil For Bug Control
Nov 20, 2023
Winter Indoor Color
Nov 03, 2023
Planting Rose of Sharon
Nov 02, 2023
Bringins Plant Indoors Minus Bugs
Nov 01, 2023
Eucalyptus
Oct 31, 2023
Ginkgo Tree
Oct 30, 2023
Garden Planning For Next Year
Oct 27, 2023
Bumpy Leaves
Oct 26, 2023
Plant Spring Bulbs Now
Oct 25, 2023
Plant Evergreens Now
Oct 24, 2023
Store Orchids Indoors
Oct 23, 2023
Fall Lawn Care
Oct 20, 2023
Fred's Planting Suggestion
Oct 19, 2023
Colorful Berries
Oct 18, 2023
Perennial Colors
Oct 17, 2023
Purple Prairie Clover
Oct 16, 2023
Paw Paw - Fred's Fave!
Oct 06, 2023
Witch Hazel
Oct 05, 2023
Cutting back wildflowers
Oct 04, 2023
Fred's Hornet Nest Story
Oct 03, 2023
Perennial Shortening
Oct 02, 2023
Shorten Perennials Before Winter
Sep 29, 2023
Garden Center Bargains Start Now
Sep 28, 2023
Moving Large Plants
Sep 27, 2023
Feed Hummingbirds In The Fall
Sep 26, 2023
Mow Your Leaves Instead of Raking
Sep 25, 2023
English Ivy
Sep 22, 2023
Leave Some Perennials Alone
Sep 21, 2023
Moving Whole Perennials vs Dividing
Sep 20, 2023
Dividing Perennials
Sep 19, 2023
September Lawn Renovation
Sep 18, 2023
Black Eyed Susan
Aug 25, 2023
Deer-proofing Hostas
Aug 24, 2023
Transplanting Time
Aug 23, 2023
Daylilies
Aug 22, 2023
Lamium
Aug 21, 2023
Yellow Poplar
Aug 18, 2023
Freeding Humingbirds
Aug 17, 2023
Growing Bulbs
Aug 16, 2023
Ground Cover Around Deck
Aug 15, 2023
Ironweed
Aug 14, 2023
Fred's Late Summer Projects
Aug 11, 2023
Patching Lawns vs Starting Over
Aug 10, 2023
Getting Grass Seed to Germinate
Aug 09, 2023
Best Lawn Reno Seed
Aug 08, 2023
Lawn Renovation
Aug 07, 2023
Black Sticky Substance on Trees
Aug 04, 2023
Mulch Alternatives
Aug 03, 2023
New Home Lawn Planning
Aug 02, 2023
Morning Glories Not Blooming
Aug 01, 2023
Russian Sage
Jul 31, 2023
White Spots on Japanese Yew
Jul 28, 2023
Dealing With Nutsedge
Jul 27, 2023
Saving Overgrown Shrubs
Jul 26, 2023
Overgrown Plant Advice
Jul 25, 2023
Rose Sharon
Jul 24, 2023
Japanese Maple Browning
Jul 21, 2023
Watchout for Lawn Diseases
Jul 20, 2023
Hanging Baskets
Jul 19, 2023
Daylilies
Jul 18, 2023
Prevent Annual Fading in Summer Heat
Jul 17, 2023
Planning for Cold Weather Plants
Jul 14, 2023
Neem Oil
Jul 13, 2023
Smoke Bush
Jul 12, 2023
Summer Blooms
Jul 11, 2023
Golden Rain Tree
Jul 10, 2023
Check Your Plants for Insects/Disease
Jun 30, 2023
Red Spots on Maple Leaves
Jun 29, 2023
Mugwort
Jun 28, 2023
Mow, mow, mow!
Jun 27, 2023
Why is my honeysuckle looking bad?
Jun 26, 2023
Getting rid of spider mites
Jun 23, 2023
Why are so many small to medium sized trees dying?
Jun 22, 2023
The birds are back
Jun 21, 2023
Butterfly Bush should be coming back by now
Jun 20, 2023
Mow high when grass is dry
Jun 19, 2023
Weeds!
Jun 16, 2023
Keep Annual Color
Jun 15, 2023
Fertilizing Container Plants
Jun 14, 2023
Container Plant Care
Jun 13, 2023
Container Plants for Annual Color
Jun 12, 2023
Time To Get Grub Control On The Lawn.
Jun 09, 2023
What's The Best Fertilizer For Small Evergreen Plants?
Jun 08, 2023
My Tomato And Pepper Plants Are Wilting--What's Up?
Jun 07, 2023
If You Want Some Ground Cover, Give Lamium A Try.
Jun 06, 2023
What's That Little Blue Flower, Fred?
Jun 05, 2023
How Do I Deal With Mildew On My Cucumber Plants?
Jun 02, 2023
Questions About Peach Trees
Jun 01, 2023
How Do I Deal With Rootbound Plants?
Jun 01, 2023
Keep Pinching Mums For Fall Color
Jun 01, 2023
It's finally daylily season!
Jun 01, 2023
Over Watering
May 26, 2023
Browning Begonias
May 25, 2023
Thistle
May 24, 2023
Columbine is blooming
May 23, 2023
One of Fred's springtime favorites
May 22, 2023
Fertilizing tips
May 19, 2023
Directional Pruning
May 18, 2023
Save the pollinators!
May 17, 2023
The key to great container plants
May 16, 2023
How to achieve shorter, fatter annuals
May 15, 2023
Get Preen down now to stop weeds this summer
May 12, 2023
Mother's Day is Fred's target date to plant annuals
May 11, 2023
Time to start the process of spraying for fruit trees
May 10, 2023
Time to start spraying for insects and fungus
May 09, 2023
It's been wet--but still mow frequently
May 08, 2023
Clip off the blossoms on Thyme to promote leaf growth
May 05, 2023
Garlic Mustard--drat!!!
May 04, 2023
Prune after the spring bloom
May 03, 2023
Watch out for ticks and Lyme Diesease
May 02, 2023
It's too early to plant tomatoes
May 02, 2023
Go after weeds!!!!
Apr 28, 2023
You can move a rose now, if you're a risk taker
Apr 27, 2023
Now is a good time to fertilize trees and shrubs
Apr 26, 2023
Six perennials that do well in the shade
Apr 25, 2023
Hummingbird sightings!
Apr 24, 2023
Raised Bed Tomato Planting
Apr 14, 2023
Trimming Maple
Apr 13, 2023
Creeping Charlie
Apr 12, 2023
Cutting Back Butterfly Bush
Apr 11, 2023
Growing Cherry Trees
Apr 10, 2023
Full Sun Perennials
Apr 07, 2023
Can I trim Bird Nest Spruce this time of year?
Apr 06, 2023
Marigolds
Apr 05, 2023
Sweet William
Apr 04, 2023
Do Redbud trees make a good lawn tree?
Apr 04, 2023
Does overseeding a lawn in early Spring work?
Mar 31, 2023
I need help in amending my soil
Mar 30, 2023
Peace Lily
Mar 29, 2023
Moving winter bulbs outside
Mar 28, 2023
Tips on plants for window boxes
Mar 27, 2023
Look For Early Bloomer Star Magnolia!
Mar 24, 2023
How to have success with digging and transplanting saplings
Mar 23, 2023
Container Plant Watering
Mar 22, 2023
How do I deal with scale on Crabapple Trees?
Mar 21, 2023
Can I start lawn repairs in March?
Mar 20, 2023
Get after the chickweed before it explodes
Mar 17, 2023
When to prune roses?
Mar 16, 2023
When pruning, think about spacing of the branches
Mar 15, 2023
Soil Prep for Spring Planting
Mar 14, 2023
Crabgrass Control
Mar 13, 2023
Indoor Tropical Cuttings
Mar 10, 2023
Seed Starting
Mar 09, 2023
Is early budding ok?
Mar 08, 2023
Warmer Than Normal Winter Effects
Mar 07, 2023
Start Planning Now
Mar 06, 2023
One of Fred's favorites this time of year--winter aconite
Mar 03, 2023
What to do about a heaved up yard
Mar 02, 2023
Do not trim viburnum this time of year
Mar 01, 2023
Can I trim spirea in late winter?
Feb 28, 2023
Red Osier Dogwood
Feb 27, 2023
What's a good plant to use for an English-style hedge?
Feb 24, 2023
How can I deal with a leaf spot disease?
Feb 23, 2023
How can you push trees to grow faster?
Feb 22, 2023
Fred talks about a magnolia plant called "Brown Betty"
Feb 21, 2023
Fred says "think magnolia" for your garden
Feb 20, 2023
Fred's snowdrops are blooming
Feb 17, 2023
Tips on growing succulents
Feb 16, 2023
Update on blue spruce disease in Ohio
Feb 15, 2023
Fred's looking ahead for things to do in March
Feb 14, 2023
Fred takes his first "walkabout" for the year
Feb 14, 2023
Study the new seed catalogs on cold winter days
Feb 10, 2023
Start gathering seeds now before they sell out in the spring
Feb 10, 2023
Look out the window and see where you need to plant or remove some trees and shrubs
Feb 08, 2023
Care of amaryllis, paperwhites and other winter flowers
Feb 07, 2023
You can start a compost pile in the winter
Feb 06, 2023
Fred is feeding the animals!
Feb 03, 2023
Be careful when removing a snow load from your roof
Feb 02, 2023
Winter mulching can protect tender plants
Feb 01, 2023
The Callery pear tree is now banned from sale in Ohio
Jan 31, 2023
Winter Pruning
Jan 30, 2023
Can you suggest some shrubs that are good for the shade and have some color?
Jan 27, 2023
How can I deal with an overcrowded aloe vera plant?
Jan 26, 2023
When's the best time to plant lily bulbs?
Jan 25, 2023
Winter is a good time to play with orchids
Jan 24, 2023
Fred's looking for winter color in his yard
Jan 23, 2023
Fred is still finding color outdoors in January
Jan 13, 2023
A great indoor plant to try is Kalanchoe
Jan 12, 2023
When is the best time to start seeds indoors?
Jan 11, 2023
Time to look at the seed catalogs and plan this year's garden
Jan 10, 2023
Why is my Japanese Maple holding on to its leaves?
Jan 09, 2023
How to care for a terrarium
Jan 06, 2023
For winter fun, try a terrarium
Jan 05, 2023
What are the red berries on plants that birds love?
Jan 04, 2023
Farmers Markets are still gaining in popularity
Jan 03, 2023
Try a Bristlecone Pine for interesting shape and texture in the garden
Jan 03, 2023
Start planning for plants that bring butterflies into your garden
Dec 30, 2022
Some New Year's gifts for gardeners
Dec 29, 2022
Some tips for taking care of indoor tropicals
Dec 28, 2022
You can "wilt proof" some of your plants this winter
Dec 27, 2022
Some winter spot seeding is ok right now
Dec 26, 2022
What can I do with my cut tree after Christmas?
Dec 23, 2022
Live Christmas tree must be planted soon
Dec 22, 2022
How to grow Paper Whites and other Christmas bulbs
Dec 21, 2022
How to pick a healthy poinsettia at the store
Dec 20, 2022
How to care for your poinsettia
Dec 19, 2022
With recent winds, it's time for a garden clean-up again
Dec 16, 2022
Any evergreen can be used as a Christmas tree
Dec 15, 2022
How can I keep my Jade Plant healthy this winter?
Dec 14, 2022
How to care for a Polka Dot plant
Dec 13, 2022
Dealing with living Christmas trees
Dec 12, 2022
Looking for a great tree? Try "October Glory" Maple
Dec 02, 2022
Make sure your yard has a diversity of plants
Dec 01, 2022
How to force tulip bulbs to bloom indoors
Nov 30, 2022
It's not too late to plant some spring bulbs
Nov 29, 2022
An underused tree: Kentucky Coffee Tree
Nov 28, 2022
Leave plants alone when covered with ice and snow
Nov 25, 2022
Some plants that deer hate to eat
Nov 24, 2022
Prune older plants from the inside out
Nov 23, 2022
How to cut back a 50 year old lilac
Nov 22, 2022
When is the best time to separate and replant gladiolus?
Nov 21, 2022
It looks like a thistle but it's actually Globe Thistle
Nov 18, 2022
Give Malva a try
Nov 17, 2022
Another underused plant is Gas Plant
Nov 16, 2022
Baptisia is an underused perennial
Nov 15, 2022
Three weeds are driving Fred nuts this fall
Nov 14, 2022
Bring your pots in before they freeze and crack
Nov 11, 2022
It's time to protect tender plants from harsh winter winds
Nov 10, 2022
Is it too soon to prune roses?
Nov 09, 2022
It's not too late to aerate the lawn
Nov 08, 2022
Fall is a good time to get your soil tested
Nov 07, 2022
Instead of raking leaves, chop them up
Nov 04, 2022
Too soon to think about putting the mower away for Winter
Nov 03, 2022
The Fall grasses are in their glory right now
Nov 02, 2022
For Winter, what are the growing zones in Ohio?
Nov 01, 2022
Time for the Halloween pumpkins, gourds, etc.
Oct 31, 2022
Is now a good time to prune boxwood?
Oct 28, 2022
Must I cut back hardy mums for the winter?
Oct 27, 2022
Do I have to put mulch over my garlic for the winter?
Oct 26, 2022
What are water sprouts on trees?
Oct 25, 2022
How do I treat a young Korean Spice Viburnum for the winter?
Oct 24, 2022
Time to give the poinsettia the dark/light treatment
Oct 20, 2022
You can plant perennials until Thanksgiving or beyond
Oct 19, 2022
When's the best time to cut back a clematis?
Oct 19, 2022
It's okay to plant Knockout Roses in the fall
Oct 18, 2022
The best way to store canna bulbs for the winter
Oct 17, 2022
You can find Fall bargains at the garden center
Oct 14, 2022
Only use a little fertilizer on a new lawn
Oct 13, 2022
Start the weed killing process in the Fall
Oct 12, 2022
When do you repair your lawn or when do you start over?
Oct 11, 2022
Sedum is in its glory right now
Oct 10, 2022
Should I transplant a Bleeding Heart now or wait until fall?
Jul 29, 2022
Make sure when transplanting not to plant too deeply
Jul 28, 2022
How deeply should I water trees and other plants?
Jul 27, 2022
Can I still plant summer bulbs that I forgot about?
Jul 26, 2022
Tree type Magnolia Grandiflora will grow better in Ohio, but it's risky
Jul 25, 2022
It's the season where spider mites can eat your plants
Jul 22, 2022
How can I get rid of Nutsedge in my lawn?
Jul 21, 2022
Prune oldest stems first
Jul 20, 2022
How can I thin out an old, overgrown garden?
Jul 19, 2022
What are the white spots on my Japanese Yew?
Jul 18, 2022
The time is right for grub controls
Jun 20, 2022
What's the best fertilizer for small evergreen plants?
Jun 17, 2022
Why are the leaves curling on my tomato and pepper plants?
Jun 16, 2022
Need a ground cover? Try lamium
Jun 15, 2022
Fred talks about the beautiful Spiderwort plant
Jun 14, 2022
Fred lists some unique shade trees you can try in your yard.
Jun 13, 2022
What is a shrub rose?
Jun 10, 2022
My rose bush is too large--and I trim it now?
Jun 09, 2022
Why do my pots stay too wet?
Jun 08, 2022
Give me some tips on growing rhubarb.
Jun 07, 2022
What are the bumps on the leaves of my maple tree?
Jun 06, 2022
Signs of Bagworm
Jun 03, 2022
How do I get seedlings that I transplant to grow?
Jun 02, 2022
When should I spray my fruit trees?
Jun 01, 2022
Fred recommends some deer repellants
May 31, 2022
How can I treat a red maple with cocoons on the leaves?
May 30, 2022
Can I take cuttings from five year old lilac plants?
May 27, 2022
I just planted a hydrangea and it's turning brown. What to do?
May 26, 2022
How can I kill weeds that are growing in my phlox garden?
May 25, 2022
Fred has counted a record number of things in color for another week
May 24, 2022
I have strange looking roses--what's up?
May 23, 2022
"Prune following the bloom" is important NOW
May 20, 2022
What are the "little yellow dudes" in my lawn?
May 19, 2022
Sycamore trees are having some trouble
May 18, 2022
Why are my peonies turning yellow?
May 17, 2022
Fred has an abundance of birds this Spring
May 16, 2022
Don't make 'muddy pies' with your soil
May 13, 2022
Some plant seem to take a year off
May 12, 2022
It may be too early for rhododendron and azalea to bloom for everyone
May 11, 2022
Fred talks about his sun starved Wisteria
May 10, 2022
Pick veggies when they're still small
May 09, 2022
Tips for starting a veggie garden
May 06, 2022
Deer will eat just about anything in the garden
May 05, 2022
Wait until the soil warms up more before planting vegetables
May 04, 2022
Should I cut my grass in the rain if it's getting too long?
May 03, 2022
Some of Fred's favorite shade bloomers
May 02, 2022
Some of Fred's favorite full sun plants
Apr 29, 2022
How to care for plants that your buy early
Apr 28, 2022
Buy the plants you want right now
Apr 27, 2022
Mid-Spring is busting out all over
Apr 26, 2022
How deep does a raised bed on a patio have to be to grow veggies?
Apr 25, 2022
Can I prune the low branches off a maple tree in the spring?
Apr 22, 2022
How can I get rid of creeping charlie from my lawn?
Apr 21, 2022
Can I cut back a Butterfly Bush now?
Apr 20, 2022
Can I raise cherry trees that were planted too deep?
Apr 19, 2022
Can I transplant a Butterfly Bush with success in early April?
Apr 18, 2022
What are all the white trees I'm seeing along the woods and roadways?
Apr 15, 2022
Take into account changing conditions for your baskets
Apr 14, 2022
How can I keep hanging baskets looking good all season?
Apr 13, 2022
Fred lists early April color
Apr 12, 2022
Lawn care season begins!
Apr 11, 2022
Can I regrow bulbs that have flowered in mason jars?
Apr 08, 2022
Fred says 'become a horticulture detective'
Apr 07, 2022
Challenges of planting on the north side of a home
Apr 06, 2022
Are there any plants with pink flowers that will grow on the north side of my home?
Apr 05, 2022
Give potentilla a try for a lot of color
Apr 04, 2022
Fred talks about the three methods of fertilizing trees
Apr 01, 2022
Spring is a good time for lawn aeration
Mar 31, 2022
You can buy perennials now and keep them for a later planting
Mar 30, 2022
Early Spring bloomers are looking good
Mar 29, 2022
Stay away from Siberian Elm
Mar 28, 2022
It will soon be time for weed killers--but not yet
Mar 25, 2022
Early spring is a good time to prune lots of shrubs
Mar 24, 2022
Now is the time to prune roses
Mar 23, 2022
It's time to trim ornamental grasses
Mar 22, 2022
Tips on planting and growing the ever popular Butterfly Bush
Mar 21, 2022
Is Lantana an annual or a perennial?
Mar 18, 2022
Do I have to prune Russian Sage before it starts growing again?
Mar 17, 2022
Do I start pumpkin seeds early or just wait and plant the seeds in the ground?
Mar 16, 2022
When is the average date for the last freeze in Ohio?
Mar 15, 2022
Can mulch be put on early?
Mar 14, 2022
Tips on rolling a lawn
Mar 11, 2022
Viburnum can be trimmed now, but it's better to wait until after the bloom
Mar 10, 2022
Can I trim spirea now without cutting off the flowers?
Mar 09, 2022
Red Osier Dogwood is a great native plant
Mar 08, 2022
Will overseeding the lawn work?
Mar 07, 2022
Time to start thinking about having the lawn aerated
Mar 04, 2022
Cut back on watering your snake plant
Mar 03, 2022
Will softened water harm houseplants?
Mar 02, 2022
Is Witch Hazel a good plant for the Cincinnati area?
Mar 01, 2022
Sand Cherry is worth planting despite a short lifespan
Feb 28, 2022
Roger Seely lists cold weather crops that can be planted now and enjoyed soon
Feb 25, 2022
Roger Seely talks about planning for each year's Home and Garden show
Feb 24, 2022
Roger Seely talks about "cloud pruning" your plants
Feb 23, 2022
Roger Seely talks about being "horticulturally correct"
Feb 22, 2022
Fred is still hanging on to a couple of poinsettia plants from Christmas
Feb 21, 2022
Fred's list of early blooming perennials and shrubs--part 3
Feb 18, 2022
Fred's list of early blooming perennials and shrubs--part 2
Feb 17, 2022
Fred's list of early blooming perennials and shrubs--part 1
Feb 16, 2022
What to do about oak tree roots that are doing damage to a patio?
Feb 15, 2022
Tips on growing beets
Feb 14, 2022
What do you think about a fish fertilizer 5-1-1?
Feb 11, 2022
Can I cut back a few of my rose stems now?
Feb 10, 2022
Norway spruce is more disease-proof that other spruce trees
Feb 09, 2022
Snow acts an an insulator for plants
Feb 08, 2022
Plants that will bring more pollinators to your garden
Feb 07, 2022
Four ways to get rid of gnats around houseplants
Feb 04, 2022
Make sure your African violets get enough light
Feb 03, 2022
Can you suggest heat tolerant shrubs?
Feb 02, 2022
How can I trim back my dieffenbachia?
Feb 01, 2022
What are some colorful shrubs I can plant in my shady yard?
Jan 31, 2022
Should I prune or re-pot crowded aloe vera?
Jan 28, 2022
Plant lily bulbs this spring when the soil is right
Jan 27, 2022
Tips on growing moth orchids
Jan 26, 2022
Try orchids for indoor winter color and fun
Jan 25, 2022
For Ohio gardeners, choose Japanese wisteria over Chinese wisteria.
Jan 24, 2022
Now is a good time to prune wisteria.
Jan 21, 2022
Horticultural soaps work well against many garden pests.
Jan 20, 2022
What do I do about the squash bug that eats my zucchini each year?
Jan 19, 2022
Gardeners can prune Lacebark Pine to be multi-stemmed or single stemmed.
Jan 18, 2022
Why are my paddle plants drooping?
Jan 17, 2022
Does Eastern Red Cedar make a good lawn tree?
Jan 14, 2022
Can I save a cat-tortured snake plant?
Jan 13, 2022
Why is my cold-frame lettuce so small?
Jan 12, 2022
Fred's finding some January color!
Jan 11, 2022
The Dogwood family--a number of great plants
Jan 10, 2022
Many shrubs will attract birds to your yard
Jan 07, 2022
Evergreens are a staple for winter interest
Jan 06, 2022
Watch out where you plant a Mulberry Tree
Jan 05, 2022
Flowering crab is a great tree for a small space
Jan 04, 2022
Everyone's favorite: Coleus
Jan 03, 2022
If you need something to flow from your pot, try sweet potato vine
Dec 31, 2021
Verbena is a good annual for the garden
Dec 30, 2021
For summer plantings, try wave petunias.
Dec 29, 2021
Feed the birds to add winter interest to your lawn
Dec 28, 2021
Time to mulch the hybrid tea roses.
Dec 27, 2021
Can I take cuttings from my Christmas cactus?
Dec 24, 2021
Another plant to try is heliotrope
Dec 23, 2021
Give sweet pea a try in your lawn
Dec 22, 2021
Time to visit the botanical gardens in Ohio
Dec 21, 2021
It's not too late for some lawn care
Dec 20, 2021
Anything can be a Christmas tree
Dec 17, 2021
Does a jade plant need to be in a shallow pot?
Dec 16, 2021
How do I care for a polka dot plant?
Dec 15, 2021
Tips on the care and planting of a live Christmas tree
Dec 14, 2021
Does Red Oak make a good street tree?
Dec 13, 2021
When planting a windbreak or screen, think about plant diversity.
Dec 10, 2021
How to plant indoor "forced" bulbs
Dec 09, 2021
Is December too late to plant spring bulbs? No!
Dec 08, 2021
Look for ways to create visual interest in the Wintertime.
Dec 07, 2021
If there's ice and snow on plants, leave them alone.
Dec 06, 2021
Shrub that deer will leave alone.
Dec 03, 2021
On old plants, prune from the inside out.
Dec 02, 2021
How can I cut the stems of a 50 year old Lilac?
Dec 01, 2021
How and when to separate and replant gladiolus.
Nov 30, 2021
Want something unusual, try the Globe Thistle.
Nov 29, 2021
The Malva family of plants is perfect for color in the yard.
Nov 26, 2021
Gas Plant is a good perennial to try in well drained soil.
Nov 25, 2021
A great perennial for hot areas is the Baptisia.
Nov 24, 2021
Fred has some colorful fall weeds in his yard
Nov 23, 2021
Don't let plants get dry going into winter.
Nov 22, 2021
What to do about deer damage on Japanese Red Maple?
Nov 19, 2021
Choose plants that produce fruit for fall color.
Nov 18, 2021
Why do my neighbor's peonies flourish without any care at all?
Nov 17, 2021
Tips on care and planting of weeping Red Maple
Nov 16, 2021
Can I trim the forsythia this time of year?
Nov 15, 2021
Do I have to rotate crops in my garden?
Nov 12, 2021
Can I dig my gladiolus now, it's still green
Nov 11, 2021
What do I do about the deer damage to my young maple tree?
Nov 10, 2021
When selecting a Ginkgo tree, make sure you get a male.
Nov 09, 2021
Is it okay to trim Boxwood in November?
Nov 07, 2021
Do I have to cut back my hardy Mums before Winter?
Nov 05, 2021
Do I have to dig out my garlic this Fall?
Nov 04, 2021
How can I get my Korean Spice Viburnum to last over winter?
Nov 03, 2021
What are 'water sprouts' and what do I do about them?
Nov 02, 2021
Can I transplant weigela this time of year?
Nov 01, 2021
My strawberry patch has been taken over by crabgrass.
Oct 29, 2021
Early Fall planted bulbs are coming up--what's going to happen?
Oct 28, 2021
My Sedum is bending over, what do I do?
Oct 27, 2021
Will Lantana last over the winter in central Ohio?
Oct 26, 2021
What do I do about deer damaged serviceberry trees?
Oct 25, 2021
How do I prune the tops out of apple and pear trees?
Oct 22, 2021
There's a bumper crop of acorns this year
Oct 21, 2021
A rare snowberry sighting
Oct 20, 2021
Where to find October color
Oct 19, 2021
My dahlia that was accidentally cut down has made a comeback.
Oct 18, 2021
Can I use weed and feed after seeding?
Oct 15, 2021
Can I keep a dogwood like a shrub instead of letting it get tall like a tree?
Oct 14, 2021
Tips on planting rhododendrons.
Oct 13, 2021
What can I plant on the shady north side of my property?
Oct 12, 2021
All varieties of Serviceberry are good for Ohio lawns.
Oct 11, 2021
Hawthorne is always a good choice for year round interest.
Oct 08, 2021
Franklinia is a great tree for yards with good soil.
Oct 07, 2021
Give Amur Maple a try in your yard.
Oct 06, 2021
How low should I cut back my wildflower garden this year?
Oct 05, 2021
Time for a core aeration of the lawn
Oct 04, 2021
Some bulbs that need to be dug up and brought in for winter
Oct 01, 2021
Five perennials NOT to cut back in the Fall
Sep 30, 2021
Ten perennials to cut back in the Fall
Sep 29, 2021
Do I cut back my asparagus this Fall?
Sep 28, 2021
When planting a tree, dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Sep 27, 2021
How can I get rid of weeds growing around my asparagus plants?
Sep 24, 2021
Why is my "miss kim" lilac dying?
Sep 23, 2021
Try asters for some fall color.
Sep 22, 2021
How to get mums to survive over winter.
Sep 21, 2021
Try "September Beauty" Sumac for fall color.
Sep 20, 2021
How much time between fall lawn fertilizer applications?
Sep 17, 2021
Mid September is time for feeding the lawn
Sep 16, 2021
It's been a bad year for poison ivy
Sep 15, 2021
September color is starting to fade
Sep 14, 2021
When's the best time to move a butterfly bush?
Sep 13, 2021
How do I get rid of honeysuckle in my yard?
Sep 10, 2021
Army worms are causing lawn damage in Ohio this year
Sep 09, 2021
Taxus berries can be toxic
Sep 08, 2021
Berries add color to the yard in September
Sep 07, 2021
What do I do about "witches broom" disease?
Sep 06, 2021
If I plant asters now, will I get any bloom this fall?
Sep 03, 2021
Can I move young maple trees out of a wet spot?
Sep 02, 2021
Will clematis live over winter in pots?
Sep 01, 2021
Give Ironweed a try and attract more butterflies to your garden
Aug 31, 2021
Deer are eating my hostas.
Aug 30, 2021
Give birds a water source in your yard.
Aug 27, 2021
This is the best time of year for transplanting.
Aug 26, 2021
What to do about yellowing daylilies?
Aug 25, 2021
For shady areas, give Lamium a try.
Aug 24, 2021
Tell me about the yellow poplar tree.
Aug 23, 2021
When do you stop feeding the hummingbirds?
Aug 20, 2021
What bulbs would work best on the North side of the house?
Aug 19, 2021
Hummingbirds don't like my metal feeder.
Aug 18, 2021
Suggestions for low ground cover around a deck
Aug 17, 2021
How do I know when to bring in pots this fall?
Aug 16, 2021
How do I deal with maple roots that are on top of the ground?
Aug 13, 2021
Thanks for advice for trimming a spirea.
Aug 12, 2021
How do I get rid of mushrooms growing around an indoor fig tree?
Aug 11, 2021
How do I deal with rust on my daylilies?
Aug 10, 2021
How late in the season can you trim spring bloomers?
Aug 09, 2021
Make sure to turn your annuals.
Aug 06, 2021
How do I trim a Rose of Sharon?
Aug 05, 2021
What's wrong with my tomato plants?
Aug 04, 2021
What's in color right now?
Aug 03, 2021
Fertilize now so plants will last into the fall and beyond
Aug 02, 2021
It's most important to dead-head this time of year
Jul 30, 2021
How do I deal with brown spots in the lawn from a dog?
Jul 29, 2021
What's the best soil for a goji plant?
Jul 28, 2021
Why do my roses look different this year?
Jul 27, 2021
Preventing chlorosis: feed the plants
Jul 26, 2021
Should I pinch back my Cornflower?
Jul 23, 2021
Must I prune a Locust?
Jul 22, 2021
My Bear's Breeches is in a shady spot--should I move it?
Jul 21, 2021
What's wrong with my drooping Arrowhead plant?
Jul 20, 2021
Time to start thinking about cool weather crops for the fall
Jul 19, 2021
Will neem oil help control spider mites without harming the bees?
Jul 16, 2021
Why are the lower leaves of my tomato plants turning yellow?
Jul 15, 2021
Give Smokebush a try!
Jul 14, 2021
Still plenty of color in Mid-Summer
Jul 13, 2021
Should I wait until Fall to make lawn repairs?
Jul 12, 2021
It's been a good growing season, now water to keep it going
Jul 09, 2021
Fred's deer trouble
Jul 08, 2021
Fred's list of Red, White and Blue plants for the 4th
Jul 07, 2021
For a different look in your garden, try yucca
Jul 06, 2021
Fred's 8 tips for summer lawn care
Jul 05, 2021
Can I use sulfur to treat mildew?
Jul 02, 2021
Why won't my hydrangea bloom?
Jul 01, 2021
Can I use seeds from cut flowers?
Jun 30, 2021
How long do I have to prune spring blooming plants?
Jun 29, 2021
My Hydrangea Won't Bloom
Jun 28, 2021
How to Kill Wild Ivy Around My Flowers?
Jun 25, 2021
A Homemade Remedy to Keep Deer Away?
Jun 24, 2021
Why Are the Leaves Curling up on My Lilac?
Jun 23, 2021
My Roses Look Healthy but Won't Bloom
Jun 22, 2021
The Fruit Is Forming on Many Trees Right Now.
Jun 21, 2021
How Do I Prune Cross Branches?
Jun 18, 2021
It's Time to Prune the Early Bloomers.
Jun 17, 2021
Fred Highlights a Couple of Plants Everyone Should Consider.
Jun 16, 2021
Lots of Plants Are in Color for the First Week of Summer.
Jun 15, 2021
How Do I Get Rid of Downy Mildew from My Cucumbers?
Jun 14, 2021
How Do I Plant My Annuals That Are Root Bound?
Jun 11, 2021
Can I Cut the Suckers Off My Peach Tree?
Jun 10, 2021
Pinch Buds Off Mums Until July 4th
Jun 09, 2021
It's the Start of the Daylily Season
Jun 08, 2021
Stems Coming up from My Rose's Root Stock. What to Do?
Jun 07, 2021
Prune Following the Bloom
Jun 04, 2021
Time to Get After Lawn Weeds
Jun 03, 2021
Why Is My Sycamore Tree Losing It's Leaves?
Jun 02, 2021
Two Peonies Are Fine, but One Is Puny. What's Up?
Jun 01, 2021
Be Careful Not to Water the Verbena Too Much
May 31, 2021
Why Are the Leaves Turning Brown on My Begonia?
May 28, 2021
Treat Thistle--Don't Pull It.
May 27, 2021
Give Columbine a Try.
May 26, 2021
When Do I Add Fertilizer to Potted Plants?
May 25, 2021
Fred's List of Plants for Pollinators.
May 24, 2021
Watch Out--Now Is the Time for Fungal Diseases
May 21, 2021
Don't Use Castor Bean Plants for Moles
May 20, 2021
Fred's Favorite Lilacs
May 19, 2021
Lilacs Are in Their Full Glory Right Now
May 18, 2021
Can I Use Last Year's Potting Soil?
May 17, 2021
Is May Too Late to Apply Crabgrass Control?
May 14, 2021
How Far Apart Do You Plant Climbers?
May 13, 2021
Get Ready to Prune If You Plant a Wisteria
May 12, 2021
What Plants Can I Get to Climb and Cover a Chain Link Fence?
May 11, 2021
Get After the Weeds!
May 10, 2021
Moving Your Roses Is Risky in the Spring
May 07, 2021
May First Is the Last Chance to Fertilize Trees
May 06, 2021
Fred Adds Six More Plants to His List for Shady Spots
May 05, 2021
Fred Is Still Waiting on the First Hummingbird of the Season
May 04, 2021
What Does "Side Dressing" Mean for Strawberries?
May 03, 2021
How Do I Care for Dahlias Now That I've Planted Them?
Apr 30, 2021
Can Hostas Be Grown in Direct Sunlight?
Apr 29, 2021
My Crape Myrtle Hasn't Bloomed Yet. Any Concern?
Apr 28, 2021
A List of Good Ornamental Trees for Ohio
Apr 27, 2021
Fred's Still Waiting for the Hummingbirds
Apr 26, 2021
April Is Ohio Wildflower Month
Apr 23, 2021
More Shade Perennials
Apr 22, 2021
Fred's Favorite Perennials for the Shade
Apr 21, 2021
How to Care for a Kwanzan Cherry
Apr 20, 2021
Fred Lists Some of His Favorite Full Sun Perennials.
Apr 19, 2021
Last Chance to Trim Bird Nest Spruce.
Apr 16, 2021
Starting Marigolds from Seed
Apr 15, 2021
Sweet William Only Blooms Every Two Years
Apr 14, 2021
Is Redbud a Good Tree for the Lawn?
Apr 13, 2021
Pjm Rhododendron Flowers All Spring
Apr 12, 2021
Can I Plant 'Blue Rug' Junipers Close to My House?
Apr 09, 2021
Can You Tell Me About Some Ground Covers That May Work in My Lawn?
Apr 08, 2021
Can I Remove Roots from Some Shrubs to Plant an Azalea?
Apr 07, 2021
What Do I Do With Paperwhites After They Bloom?
Apr 06, 2021
First Dandelion Means It's Time to Treat the Lawn
Apr 05, 2021
Early Spring Means 'Last Call' for Transplanting.
Apr 02, 2021
I Need Tips on Growing Canna Bulbs
Apr 01, 2021
Can I Grow Peas in a Container and When Do I Start Them?
Mar 31, 2021
Is Now(early Spring) a Good Time to Prune Trumpet Vine?
Mar 30, 2021
Why Do I Lose the Blooms from My Star Magnolia?
Mar 29, 2021
How to Treat Tree Cracks
Mar 26, 2021
Show I Water from the Top Down or the Bottom Up?
Mar 25, 2021
How to Treat Scale on Crabapple Trees
Mar 24, 2021
Time to Cut Down the Ornamental Grasses
Mar 23, 2021
Can I Grow Roses on the East Side of the House?
Mar 22, 2021
Can I Start Asparagus Plants in March?
Mar 19, 2021
Is March a Good Time to Cut Back My Hibiscus?
Mar 18, 2021
Can I Build a Treehouse Without Damaging My Elm Tree?
Mar 17, 2021
March Is a Good Time to Get After Weeds.
Mar 16, 2021
Should Aeration Be Done in the Spring or Fall?
Mar 15, 2021
Do You Recommend Rolling a Yard?
Mar 12, 2021
Do Not Prune Viburnum This Time of Year
Mar 11, 2021
Can I Trim a Spirea This Time of Year?
Mar 10, 2021
Plant Red Dogwood for Winter Color
Mar 09, 2021
Your Snowdrops Will Start Blooming Soon
Mar 08, 2021
Yes, You Can Take Your Succulents Outside When it Warms Up
Mar 05, 2021
What Is the Virus That's Killing Spruce Trees?
Mar 04, 2021
It's March, Here Are Some Things to Do
Mar 03, 2021
What Fred Saw on His First "Walk About"
Mar 02, 2021
When Can I Start My Cool Weather Plants for the Garden?
Mar 01, 2021
Why Are the Leaves Curling on My Lime Tree?
Feb 26, 2021
How to Care for a String of Pearls Plant.
Feb 25, 2021
Fred's Looking Forward to Seeing Lenten Rose
Feb 24, 2021
We're Sick of the Snow, Too
Feb 23, 2021
2021 Is the Year of the 17-Year Cicadas.
Feb 21, 2021
Look Out for the Lantern Fly
Feb 19, 2021
Have You Ever Grown White Horehound?
Feb 18, 2021
How Can I Get Rid of Clover in My Lawn This Spring?
Feb 17, 2021
Why Are There Dark Spots on the Leaves of My African Violet?
Feb 16, 2021
Early Spring Is a Time for Dormant Oil Sprays and Tree Fertilization.
Feb 15, 2021
How to Seed Grass in a Shady Area.
Feb 12, 2021
What to Do About a Shady Backyard Where Grass Won't Grow
Feb 11, 2021
When Will My Puschkinia Bloom?
Feb 10, 2021
How to Start a Bonsai Garden
Feb 09, 2021
Fred Has Scale on His Orchid Plant
Feb 08, 2021
Want Lots of Color, Try Begonias
Feb 05, 2021
Try Coleus in Your Hanging Baskets This Spring
Feb 04, 2021
Can I Leave Cannas in a Pot for Winter?
Feb 03, 2021
Dos and Don'ts of Snow Removal
Feb 02, 2021
Fred Focuses on His Orchids and Poinsettia.
Jan 29, 2021
Nine Tips for Winter Gardening
Jan 28, 2021
Should I Replant My Christmas Rose?
Jan 27, 2021
Care for Indoor Plants Is Different in the Winter Months
Jan 26, 2021
Focus on Indoor Color
Jan 25, 2021
How to Start a Terrarium.
Jan 22, 2021
For Winter Fun, Try a Terrarium.
Jan 21, 2021
What's the Plant That Has Red Berries in January?
Jan 20, 2021
Never Take for Granted Where Our Food Comes From.
Jan 19, 2021
Freds "Trained" Bristlecone Pine
Jan 18, 2021
Why Is My Arborvitae Turning Brown from the Ground Up?
Jan 15, 2021
Use Lighting to Make a Dramatic Statement in Your Yard.
Jan 14, 2021
Keep a Garden Calendar for Next Year.
Jan 13, 2021
How to Prevent Rose Rosette Disease?
Jan 12, 2021
What Can I Use to Replace My Diseased Roses?
Jan 11, 2021
Tips On Mowing Heights Throughout The Year
Jan 08, 2021
How To Grow Dahlia From Bulbs
Jan 07, 2021
Dealing With Lawn Weeds
Jan 06, 2021
How To Grow A Spider Plant From Cuttings
Jan 05, 2021
Impact Of Rainy Weather This Past Year
Jan 04, 2021
For a lot of color, try poppies
Jan 01, 2021
Fred says give "four o'clock's" a try
Dec 31, 2020
What's wrong with my cyclamen?
Dec 30, 2020
Fred rates fast growing trees--part 2
Dec 29, 2020
Fred rates fast growing trees
Dec 28, 2020
Good Time To Do Early Soil Prep.
Dec 25, 2020
Yes And No On Transplanting In December
Dec 24, 2020
How Can I Use Landscaping Cloth To Cut Down On Weeks?
Dec 23, 2020
Replacing A White Pine
Dec 22, 2020
How Can I Get Rid Of Spider Mites From My House Plants?
Dec 21, 2020
It's time to mulch roses.
Dec 18, 2020
Can I take cuttings from my Christmas cactus?
Dec 17, 2020
Why are there white spots on my jade plant?
Dec 16, 2020
Can I save a 20 foot tall evergreen that fell over?
Dec 15, 2020
How to cut evergreens for Christmas decorations without harming the plant
Dec 14, 2020
Can We Stop Mowing Now?
Dec 11, 2020
Good Time to "Ask a Professional" About Landscaping Plans
Dec 10, 2020
Go for Tree Diversity in Your Yard
Dec 09, 2020
If You Want Evergreens, Try Norway Spruce or Pine
Dec 08, 2020
A Disease Is Still Attacking Many Spruce Trees
Dec 07, 2020
How can I grow an herb garden in the kitchen?
Dec 04, 2020
Is it ok to transplant a Lilac in November?
Dec 03, 2020
Why did my Flat Parsley go to seed?
Dec 02, 2020
What to do about black spots on my Dracaena?
Dec 01, 2020
Why won't my Lily of the Valley bloom?
Nov 30, 2020
Tips on Growing Joe Pye Weed.
Nov 27, 2020
How Can I Make My Pothos Plant Look Fuller?
Nov 26, 2020
What Are Some Low Shrubs I Can Put Under a Window?
Nov 25, 2020
Look for Plants That Give Four Seasons of Pleasure
Nov 24, 2020
Berries Add Color to the Fall Landscape.
Nov 23, 2020
Try the "root Pruning" Method of Transplanting Trees.
Nov 20, 2020
This Is a Great Time to Start a Compost Pile.
Nov 19, 2020
Start Paperwhites Now for the Holidays
Nov 18, 2020
How Do I Keep Critters from Digging up My Tulip Bulbs?
Nov 17, 2020
Can I Prune the Top Out of My Indoor Hibiscus Which Is Getting Too Tall?
Nov 16, 2020
How to Space Bulbs Out to Get a Dramatic Look in the Garden
Nov 13, 2020
How Deep to Plant Bulbs
Nov 12, 2020
November Is the Time to Plant Bulbs for Spring Flowers
Nov 11, 2020
Why Didn't My Hydrangea Bloom This Year?
Nov 10, 2020
Beware of High Rooted Trees
Nov 09, 2020
Can You Use Vinegar Mixed With Water to Get Rid of Black Spot?
Nov 06, 2020
Can I Trim Butterfly Bush in the Fall?
Nov 05, 2020
Can I Keep Marigold Seeds and Plant Them Next Year?
Nov 04, 2020
Don't Dig Cana Bulbs Just Yet.
Nov 03, 2020
Tips on Growing Anemone.
Nov 02, 2020
Care and pruning of beautyberry.
Oct 30, 2020
Can I put mulch out in the Fall?
Oct 29, 2020
Tell me more about the flower: cosmos.
Oct 28, 2020
Can you put on lawn seed after core aeration?
Oct 27, 2020
Can I seed the lawn into late October?
Oct 26, 2020
Still plenty of time to plant this fall.
Oct 23, 2020
How to prevent Russian Sage from getting 'floppy'
Oct 22, 2020
How to deal with the bulbs from canna over the winter
Oct 21, 2020
An average oak tree can shed 550lbs of leaves.
Oct 20, 2020
The ancient tree Ginkgo has beautiful fall color.
Oct 19, 2020
Fred Gives Tips on Fall Lawn Care.
Oct 16, 2020
Can I Plant Hardy Mums in the Fall?
Oct 15, 2020
Scrape Off Some Soil Before Bringing Plants Indoors.
Oct 14, 2020
Is it Time to Put Tender Plants in My Greenhouse?
Oct 13, 2020
It's Almost Time for the Witchhazel to Bloom.
Oct 12, 2020
Last Call for Lawn Reseeding.
Oct 09, 2020
Should I Use Lime or Fertilizer?
Oct 08, 2020
Should I Put Lime on My Lawn This Fall?
Oct 07, 2020
Look for Plants That Give Us Colorful Fall Fruit
Oct 06, 2020
Give Crimson King Maple a Try in Your Lawn
Oct 05, 2020
Blue Spruce Is Not a Good Tree Choice.
Oct 02, 2020
How to Get a Butterfly Garden to Bloom Again Next Year
Oct 01, 2020
Are the Daylilies Around by Trees Causing Problems With the Tree Roots?
Sep 30, 2020
Why Is the Bark One One of My Trees Turning White?
Sep 29, 2020
Tree Care 101
Sep 28, 2020
Is Mid-September Too Late for Lawn Renovations?
Sep 25, 2020
Can I Prune an Overgrown Rhododendron Now or in the Spring?
Sep 24, 2020
How Can I Prepare My Succulents to Bring Them in for the Winter?
Sep 23, 2020
Can You Suggest a Ground Cover for a Hillside That's Too Steep to Mow?
Sep 22, 2020
How Can I Install an Irrigation System Without Damaging Tree Roots?
Sep 21, 2020
Fall Is the Time for Planting
Sep 18, 2020
How Can I Amend the Potting Mix in My Outdoor Planters for Next Year?
Sep 17, 2020
How Can I Prune a Wild Looking Elderberry Plant?
Sep 16, 2020
Why Is My Pieris Plant Turning Yellow?
Sep 15, 2020
Can I Fertilize My Roses in September?
Sep 14, 2020
Why Is it Hard to Find Burning Bush in Most Nurseries?
Sep 11, 2020
Some Plants That Give Red Color in the Fall
Sep 10, 2020
Try Tall Phlox for Fall Color
Sep 09, 2020
How Long Does it Take for a Plant to Be Considered 'established'?
Sep 08, 2020
How to Care for a Norfolk Pine
Sep 07, 2020
Several Plants Are Dropping Leaves in the Summer.
Sep 04, 2020
How to Protest Pine Seedlings Over Winter
Sep 03, 2020
Why Is My Serviceberry Losing Leaves in August?
Sep 02, 2020
Why Are Potted Tomato Plants Wilting?
Sep 01, 2020
Using Mint Around Tomatoes to Keep Critters Away.
Aug 31, 2020
Can I Move a Blue Spruce Now?
Aug 28, 2020
My Garden Has Been Taken Over by Weed. Kill Them Now or in Spring?
Aug 27, 2020
When Can I Prune My Clematis?
Aug 26, 2020
Best Time to Plant Mums?
Aug 25, 2020
How Close to Plant Perennials Like Daisies and Black Eyed Susans?
Aug 24, 2020
Time to Think About Late Summer Projects
Aug 21, 2020
How Do You Know When to Start All Over With a New Lawn?
Aug 20, 2020
How to Get Grass to Germinate Well
Aug 19, 2020
Use a Mix of Grass Seeds
Aug 18, 2020
Lawn Renovation Do's and Don'ts.
Aug 17, 2020
How Late in the Spring Can You Trim Rose of Sharon and Not Cut Off Flower Buds?
Aug 14, 2020
Turn Baskets to Make Sure They Grow Evenly
Aug 13, 2020
When and How to Prune a Rose of Sharon
Aug 12, 2020
What's Killing My Tomato Plants?
Aug 11, 2020
Fred Gives a Mid-Summer Color Update
Aug 10, 2020
Why Don't I Get A Crop From My Blue Lake Pole Beans?
Aug 07, 2020
Will A Fig Tree Survive Ohio's Cold?
Aug 06, 2020
Can I Take Clippings From A Fig Tree?
Aug 05, 2020
When's The Best Time To Prune Concord Grapes?
Aug 04, 2020
Can I Cut The Tops Off Of My Hydrangea?
Aug 03, 2020
Why Are the Leaves on the Tips of My Transplanted Japanese Red Maple Turning Brown?
Jul 25, 2020
In Heat and Humidity, Watch for Lawn Diseases.
Jul 24, 2020
Sometimes Use Less Fertilizer--More Frequently
Jul 23, 2020
How Do I Keep My Annuals Blooming and Green in the Summer Heat?
Jul 21, 2020
Why Are Some Branches of My Blue Spruce Turning Brown?
Jul 20, 2020
The Hot and Dry Weather Is Here--Make Sure to Water.
Jul 17, 2020
Tips on Not Planting Too Deep
Jul 16, 2020
I Transplanted a Peony--Why Won't it Bloom?
Jul 15, 2020
Tips on Pruning Dogwood
Jul 14, 2020
Red Stem Dogwood Is Growing in the Wrong Direction
Jul 13, 2020
Do Not Plant Large Growing Trees Close to a Home.
Jul 10, 2020
Choices of Trees That Stay Under 15 Feet.
Jul 09, 2020
Is Redbud a Good Choice of a Small Tree Close to the House?
Jul 08, 2020
How Do I Get Rid of Thistle Growing Among Other Plants?
Jul 07, 2020
How Can I Trim Back a Rhododendron?
Jul 06, 2020
Can I Keep a Red Stem Dogwood in a Pot and Plant it in the Fall?
Jul 03, 2020
Why Isn't My Morning Glory Blooming?
Jul 02, 2020
Show I Cut the Spent Flower Heads Off My Oriental Poppy?
Jul 01, 2020
Why Is My Japanese Red Maple Losing Leaves in the Middle?
Jun 30, 2020
How Hard Can I Prune Mature Bushes This Time of Year?
Jun 29, 2020
What Can I Do About Bagworms on My Burning Bush?
Jun 26, 2020
How Can I Get My Hollies to Grow Out Instead of Upright?
Jun 25, 2020
What's Eating My Pepper Plants? What Do I Do?
Jun 24, 2020
Can I Buy Dahlia Bulbs Now and Save Them Until Next Year?
Jun 23, 2020
Why Are the Leaves Falling Off Sycamore Trees?
Jun 22, 2020
Time to Deadhead and Dis-bud Annuals.
Jun 19, 2020
Keep Mowing Over Silver Maple Suckers.
Jun 18, 2020
Arguments Over How to Pronounce Clematis
Jun 17, 2020
Clematis Needs to Be Planted in "cool Soil"
Jun 16, 2020
Black Lace Elderberry Is in Glory Right Now
Jun 15, 2020
When Is the Best Time to Trim Young Maple Trees?
Jun 12, 2020
Why Are the Tips of My Replanted Hostas Turning Brown?
Jun 11, 2020
Don't Overwater Indoor Plants.
Jun 10, 2020
Can You Give Me a List of Plants That Grow Well Indoors in Limited Light?
Jun 09, 2020
Time to Pinch the Tops Off Mums and Deadhead Annuals.
Jun 08, 2020
Why Are There Flies All Over My Butterfly Bush?
Jun 05, 2020
Fred's Annual Encounter With Carpenter Bees.
Jun 04, 2020
Try to Help Local Growers During Pandemic
Jun 03, 2020
Attack Weeds Now!
Jun 02, 2020
What to Do About Powdery Mildew on Plants?
Jun 01, 2020
Can I Cut the Blossoms Off of My Indoor Thyme Plants?
May 15, 2020
How Do I Get Rid of Garlic Mustard in My Yard?
May 14, 2020
Now Is the Time to Prune Following the Bloom on Several Plants.
May 13, 2020
Gardeners Must Watch Out for Ticks and Lyme Disease.
May 12, 2020
Is it Too Early to Plant My Tomatoes and Basil?
May 11, 2020
How Can I Deal With Weeds Covering My Vegetable Garden?
May 08, 2020
Will Forced Bulbs from a Greenhouse Bloom Again?
May 07, 2020
Can I Move Hycinth Right Now or Should I Wait?
May 06, 2020
Redbud Can Be a Four Seasons Tree
May 05, 2020
For Spring Color, Try Candy Tuft.
May 04, 2020
How Deep Does the Soil Have to Be in a Raised Bed Garden to Grow Tomatoes and Peppers?
May 01, 2020
Can I Cut Low Branches Off a Maple Tree This Time of Year?
Apr 30, 2020
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie from My Lawn?
Apr 29, 2020
Can I Trim Butterfly Bush to the Ground?
Apr 28, 2020
What to Do About Two Cherry Trees That Were Not Planted Correctly
Apr 27, 2020
Spring is the best time to edge your beds to keep grasses out
Apr 24, 2020
There's no easy way to kill grass around good plants
Apr 23, 2020
Lesser celandine--weed or a great plant?
Apr 22, 2020
Can I trim a yucca plant hard in the Spring?
Apr 21, 2020
Can I move a peony in the Spring?
Apr 20, 2020
Will Pansies Planted in the Spring Give Color All Summer?
Apr 17, 2020
Do Not Use Garden Soil in Containers.
Apr 16, 2020
Can I Reuse Potting Mix Left in Containers from Last Season?
Apr 15, 2020
Wild Mayapple Looks Good in Shady Areas
Apr 14, 2020
Give P.J.M Rhododendron a Try for Spring Color
Apr 13, 2020
Time to Attack Crabgrass and Weeds
Apr 10, 2020
Time to Teach the Kids About Gardening While They're Home from School
Apr 09, 2020
Five of Fred's Favorite Gardening Books for Kids
Apr 08, 2020
Yes, You Can Use Moss Around Flowers in Pots
Apr 07, 2020
Give Flowering Quince a Try
Apr 06, 2020
Why Aren't My Daffodils Blooming?
Apr 03, 2020
Is It Time To Repot My Calethea?
Apr 02, 2020
The Early Spring Bloomers Are Starting To Show Their Colors
Apr 01, 2020
Is It Still Too Wet To Work The Soil?
Mar 31, 2020
Give Spicebush a Try in Your Garden
Mar 30, 2020
Time To Go After Early Weeds
Mar 27, 2020
How do I Deal with a Palm Tree that's Getting Too Big?
Mar 26, 2020
Be Careful not to Overwater Seedlings
Mar 25, 2020
Seedlings are Arriving Early--What do I do with them?
Mar 24, 2020
How Do I Deal with an Ornamental Banana Plant?
Mar 23, 2020
Overseeding Works Best with a Llittle Prep Work First
Mar 20, 2020
How Do I Prune an Overgrown Hydrangea?
Mar 19, 2020
When Do I Till my Garden to Plant Early Peas?
Mar 18, 2020
When to Attack Lawn Weeds?
Mar 17, 2020
Early Spring Steps to a Greener Lawn this Summer
Mar 16, 2020
What are the best types of hornbeam for making a hedge?
Mar 13, 2020
What flowers would be in bloom for an August wedding?
Mar 12, 2020
How can I deal with fungus on hydrangea?
Mar 11, 2020
How to "push" trees into rapid growth
Mar 10, 2020
Best magnolia for Ohio would be "Brown Betty"
Mar 09, 2020
How do I deal with fire blight on my fruit trees?
Mar 06, 2020
Update on indoor scale problems.
Mar 05, 2020
Time to visit garden shows around Ohio.
Mar 04, 2020
Can I use brush killer near valuable plants?
Mar 02, 2020
February is the glory season for Winter Aconite and Snow Drops.
Mar 02, 2020
Fred's list of the best veggies for container gardening.
Feb 28, 2020
Tips for indoor watering in the winter.
Feb 27, 2020
Do I have to get a bigger pot for my root-bound orchid?
Feb 26, 2020
Do Squirrels Eat Winter Aconite Bulbs?
Feb 25, 2020
How do I care for a cyclamen plant that I got for Valentines Day?
Feb 24, 2020
Tips for Indoor Plant Care in the Winter
Feb 21, 2020
Fred has a Checklist for Winter Gardening
Feb 20, 2020
Are there Pink Marigolds?
Feb 19, 2020
Force Forsythia Branches to Bloom Indoors in the Winter
Feb 18, 2020
Be very careful when planting any kind of willow in the yard.
Feb 17, 2020
Look out each window when planning your garden
Feb 14, 2020
Give zinnia a try in a hot, dry, sunny spot
Feb 13, 2020
Here are several great container plants
Feb 12, 2020
Wax begonias are a great choice for the patio
Feb 11, 2020
Two great flowers to try this Spring
Feb 10, 2020
Some plants should be cut back in the winter
Feb 07, 2020
Why are there black spots on my rubber tree?
Feb 06, 2020
How can I create a long barrier behind my house?
Feb 05, 2020
What do do about black knot disease on my plum trees?
Feb 04, 2020
False Cypress family is a good choice for Ohio gardens.
Feb 03, 2020
Make a natural looking water feature for the yard.
Jan 31, 2020
Use walkways and stones to connect points of interest
Jan 30, 2020
Use winter to play year round appeal in the garden.
Jan 29, 2020
When to prune butterfly bush to keep it bushy?
Jan 28, 2020
Fred's three favorite types of witch hazel
Jan 27, 2020
Color is hard to find in the winter.
Jan 24, 2020
Winter is a time to "smell the roses".
Jan 23, 2020
Don't be too anxious to start your seeds
Jan 22, 2020
Fred gives tips on seed starting
Jan 21, 2020
Why are leaves still on my Japanese Red Maple in January?
Jan 20, 2020
When planning your landscape, don't forget about the dogwood family of trees and shrubs.
Jan 17, 2020
A list of several shrubs that attract birds.
Jan 16, 2020
Evergreens in the yard will give shelter to birds and color year round.
Jan 15, 2020
Three trees that attract birds to your yard.
Jan 14, 2020
Flowering crab is a great tree for anywhere in the yard.
Jan 13, 2020
Everyone's favorite: Coleus
Jan 10, 2020
Give sweet potato vine a try
Jan 09, 2020
For pinks--think verbena
Jan 08, 2020
Time to plan for Spring annuals like: wave petunia
Jan 07, 2020
Fred's watching the feeder again.
Jan 06, 2020
Be on the lookout for "dangerous trees"
Dec 20, 2019
Last chance of winterize the garden.
Dec 19, 2019
No need to fertilize a poinsettia during the holidays.
Dec 18, 2019
Bulbs must be planted soon--very soon.
Dec 17, 2019
Make sure to make drain holes in poinsettia foil covering
Dec 16, 2019
Feed the birds--but don't forget the butterflies.
Dec 13, 2019
Why are the leaves falling off my orange tree?
Dec 12, 2019
Prepping the soil for holly and other acid lovers.
Dec 11, 2019
Holly is a good plant for eastern exposure.
Dec 10, 2019
Give Checkerberry a try
Dec 09, 2019
Keep mowing as long as the grass is growing.
Dec 06, 2019
Time to turn to the pros to help with design questions
Dec 05, 2019
Avoid "mono cultures" in the lawn.
Dec 04, 2019
Spruce trees to avoid planting right now.
Dec 03, 2019
It's been a rough year for spruce trees.
Dec 02, 2019
Get a jump on next spring with bed cleanup, mulch and edging.
Nov 29, 2019
How to deal with floppy perennials
Nov 28, 2019
How to get next year's baskets to have more blooms
Nov 27, 2019
What to do about deer rubbing the bark off arborvitae
Nov 26, 2019
How to Shape a Japanese Maple Tree
Nov 25, 2019
Fall is a time to appreciate the Lenten Rose.
Nov 22, 2019
How to stop critters from eating my hostas?
Nov 21, 2019
Can I get my Amaryllis bulb from last year to bloom again?
Nov 20, 2019
How often should I water my snake plant?
Nov 19, 2019
Where's the best place to plant a Sweet Gum tree?
Nov 18, 2019
Plants that add color indoors.
Nov 15, 2019
November is not too late to plant Rose of Sharon.
Nov 14, 2019
How to prevent bringing disease indoors from plants that were out all summer.
Nov 13, 2019
What to do about spots on eucalyptus plant?
Nov 12, 2019
Make sure to plant a male variety of Ginkgo.
Nov 11, 2019
Do not plant ground covers in the Fall.
Nov 08, 2019
Plant garlic by the signs of the moon.
Nov 07, 2019
Plants--like fashions--go in and out of favor.
Nov 06, 2019
Do not prune dogwood in the Fall.
Nov 05, 2019
Want something different? Try "seven son" plant.
Nov 04, 2019
Fall is a good time to go bargain hunting for plants.
Nov 01, 2019
Get Fall planting done now
Oct 31, 2019
Time to dig and put away tender bulbs
Oct 30, 2019
How can people be growing banana plants in Ohio?
Oct 29, 2019
Plant Sparkleberry Holly to attract birds in the Fall.
Oct 28, 2019
Fall is a time to find bargains at the garden center.
Oct 25, 2019
Fall is the time for planting
Oct 24, 2019
Horseradish is the "herb of the year"
Oct 23, 2019
Fall is a great time to plant garlic.
Oct 22, 2019
How to prune common witch hazel
Oct 21, 2019
Don't scalp the lawn in the Fall
Oct 18, 2019
Can I save Dahlia bulbs and plant them again in Spring?
Oct 17, 2019
It's ok to use weed and feed in the Fall.
Oct 16, 2019
How to get spider plant cuttings to root
Oct 15, 2019
Fred talks about Paw Paw fruit
Oct 14, 2019
Can I grow 'four o'clocks' in Ohio?
Oct 11, 2019
Why is my dieffenbachia turning yellow?
Oct 10, 2019
Tell me more about blanket flowers.
Oct 09, 2019
Is Fall a good time to plant most perennials?
Oct 08, 2019
Where and when to plant anemone?
Oct 07, 2019
Bad Back? Try a Potting Bench for Gardening
Oct 04, 2019
Will Morning Glory re-seed Itself for Spring?
Oct 03, 2019
Rules for re-potting indoor plants
Oct 02, 2019
Leaves falling off a re-potted Yucca Plant
Oct 01, 2019
How to deal with Moles in the garden
Sep 30, 2019
Why is my weigela out of shape?
Sep 27, 2019
Is Fall a good time to trim spiraea?
Sep 26, 2019
Tips on planting bulbs.
Sep 25, 2019
Tips on bringing in house plants in the Fall.
Sep 24, 2019
The right amount of watering can be tricky.
Sep 23, 2019
How often should I get a soil test?
Sep 20, 2019
When's the best time to move a rhododendron?
Sep 19, 2019
How do I deal with a weedy garden area?
Sep 18, 2019
Any ideas on why my mature trees are dying?
Sep 17, 2019
How effective are lawn weed killers in the fall?
Sep 16, 2019
Wait until spring to prune these plants.
Sep 13, 2019
Can I transplant butterfly bush in the fall?
Sep 12, 2019
What are some shrubs that give good fall color?
Sep 11, 2019
Why is burning bush considered an invasive plant?
Sep 10, 2019
A great plant for the mid-garden is Tall Phlox.
Sep 09, 2019
Serviceberry is a great native tree to draw birds to the yard.
Sep 06, 2019
Can I leave Elephant Ear bulbs in the ground over winter?
Sep 05, 2019
Four plants that give good color in the heat of summer.
Sep 04, 2019
How can I prepare soil for a wildflower bed?
Sep 03, 2019
How do I get rid of tree suckers?
Sep 02, 2019
Don't over water your Lavender.
Aug 30, 2019
Why is the trunk turning soft on my Dogwood tree?
Aug 29, 2019
How can I paint a wall behind my Honeysuckle vine?
Aug 28, 2019
Morning Glory took its time in flowering this year
Aug 27, 2019
Try a Sea Holly for late summer color
Aug 26, 2019
What is to blame for the black, sticky substance on my car?
Aug 16, 2019
How can I establish a strawberry patch?
Aug 15, 2019
Any ideas on a different look for a new yard?
Aug 14, 2019
How do I treat new sod?
Aug 13, 2019
My morning glory looks healthy but there are no flowers. Any ideas?
Aug 12, 2019
Why do I get blossoms but no beans on my pole beans?
Aug 09, 2019
Will most fig trees grow in Ohio?
Aug 08, 2019
When can I take cuttings from a fig tree?
Aug 07, 2019
When is the best time to prune concord grapes?
Aug 06, 2019
Should I cut the spent flowers off my hydrangea?
Aug 05, 2019
What do you think of the slow release fertilizer sticks you drive into the ground?
Aug 02, 2019
What is the white and gray powder on my tomatoes?
Aug 01, 2019
Koosa dogwood is the best choice for full sun
Jul 31, 2019
Can I grow a dogwood tree in full sun?
Jul 30, 2019
How to keep birds our of blueberry bushes?
Jul 29, 2019
How to care for perennials in the Summer.
Jul 26, 2019