Everyday Outdoor Living

Samuel's Marvelous, Amazing, Super Fun Day is THIS Sunday, starting at 11 am to benefit a young man battling cancer through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Plus, Lisa and Shawn talk about the weather (storm damage and the dry spell), the grass bounce back, corn pollination, indentifying Japanese beetle eggs, trees on sale at the Bruce Company, and answer a question about linden trees.

Lisa and Shawn talk about the recent rain; current air quality; the state of the Japanese beetle population; sea monkeys; Make-A-Wish and Samuel’s Marvelous, Amazing, Super Fun Day; current plant sales; how you can get delivery from the Bruce Company; and - of course - what you can plant and what you should hold off on.

Lisa and Shawn talk about the recent rain, herbicides, what pests will or won't eat, and Make-A-Wish tree and event. She also answers your questions about peonies, irises, lupine, and hydrangea.

It's Lisa's birthday! And today she answers your questions about lawns and pear trees.

Lisa and Shawn talk about all the different beetles that can create problems for Wisconsin gardeners this time of year. Also, more on The Bruce Company's Make-A-Wish project.

Lawns and gardens are suffering under the recent drought here in Wisconsin. Lisa talks about what you can do to keep your plants healthy, what you can do about Japanese beetles right now, and answers your questions about poison ivy eradication and weeds in an asparagus patch.

Lisa and Shawn talk about Wisconsin-grown citrus, a possible frost this weekend, and what you can plant. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about dusty fungus on sweet basil, suckers growing from trees, potting annuals, and weeds growing in root vegetables.

Lisa and Shawn talk vegetables, when to plant what, what to bring in on cold nights, and the importance of floating row covers. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about herbicides for lawn care, what to do when there’s a weed patch where raspberries should be, and crabapples that don’t bloom then go back to blooming.

Spring is offical here (we think, it's Wisconsin) so Lisa talks about how to handle weeds that have popped up in your lawns or beds.

Today, Lisa answers your questions on growing watercress, transplanting perrenials, transplanting strawberries, and overwintering submerged pumps in water fountains.

Shawn and Lisa talk about the weather, row covers, grass care, and the purple cow currently visiting the Bruce Company. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about fertilizing perrenials in the spring, tulips without stems, lilies blooming early, issues with vegetable seedlings, and transplanting hostas.

Lisa and Shawn talk about what creatures are in fashion right now - bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, etc. They also talk Easter stuff, what happened at the latest Sprout Club, the weather, sunflowers, pansies, Easter lilies, and grass. Plus, Lisa has your answers to questions about planting garlic and grass that won't take root.

Lisa and Shawn talk the weather (naturally), what you can start, what should hold off on, what the Bruce Company has in stock (pansies), hiring opportunites, patio furniture, and stuff you can put in the garden that isn't flowers.

Lisa and Shawn talk about patio furniture, what you can start, what you probably shouldn't start just yet, and Lisa answers your question about maple tapping and lawn spray.

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, Shawn asks if you can start the holiday staples: cabbage and potatoes. Lisa has the answer along with more seeds you can start, outdoor furniture at the Bruce Company, and open positions available.

Lisa talks about what seeds to at least think about starting right now, how to handle a rootbound plant, what's going on at the Bruce Company this week, hiring opportunities, and what you can do right now for your houseplants.

Spring is envitable, even here in Wisconsin. Lisa and Shawn talk about patio furiture pre-orders, spongy moth egg sacs, the Great Backyard Bird Count, the UW Arboritum here in Madison, and hiring oppourtunites at the Bruce Company.

The Landscape and Garden Expo was this past weekend and Lisa has an update for us - including how many seed packs that were sold. Also, when you should order your outdoor furniture and how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

It's post-Groundhog's Day and Lisa is optimistic about 6 more weeks of winter. She and Shawn talk about pruning, the Garden Expo, outdoor furniture, National Birdfeeding Month, the Great Backyard Bird Count, and Valentine's Day. Plus, Lisa answers your questions on amaryllis.