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Slugs and snails can be a problem in your garden. If you don't watch, these pests can appear and damage your plants. Andre talks about ways to prevent and control slugs and snails. He also talks about weed killers and how drought can slow the killing process.

The east coast, along with other parts of the nation, have been suffering through a severe drought. After a dry winter, spring has also been dry. Andre talks about the drought and it's long-term effects on plants and trees.

If you're looking for a fast-growing evergreen, Leyland Cypress might be the scrub for you. Andre Viette talks about why it's one of his favorites.

Many gardeners have seen less birds in their gardens, especially duriing the winter months. Andre talks about the impact of urban sprawl, the environmental impact on nature and attracting birds to your garden.

Andre Viette answers your gardening questions.

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It's planting season! Andre talks about what you can plant now and what you should wait to plant later in the season. Certain plants and seeds can be planted now. The last frost date for our area is mid May, so planting somethings to early, may lead to them freezing or extra work for you, needing to protect them on cold nights.

With trees and flowers blooming, Andre talks about the release of pollen from trees and plants.

With leaves appearing on trees and flowers blooming, it's a sign of spring and the dreaded start off pollen season. Andre Viette talks about trees and flowers and the release of pollen.

With summer like temperatures, flowers and flowering trees are blooming earlier than normal. Andre talks about the warm weather and its impact on plants.

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