Your Gardening Questions

Is early budding ok? 08.03.2023 3:04 ↓

Fred answers the question: The buds are coming out early on many plants--is that ok?

Warmer Than Normal Winter Effects 07.03.2023 3:37 ↓

You can see the effects of our warmer than normal Winter.

Start Planning Now 06.03.2023 1:59 ↓

Fred says planning now is the key to successful Spring planting.

One of Fred's favorites this time of year--winter aconite 03.03.2023 2:26 ↓

Fred talks about one of Fred's favorites this time of year--winter aconite!

What to do about a heaved up yard 02.03.2023 2:27 ↓

Fred gives advice on dealing with a heaved up yard.

Do not trim viburnum this time of year 01.03.2023 1:42 ↓

Fred warns to not trim viburnum this time of your, you'll lose flowers!

Can I trim spirea in late winter? 28.02.2023 1:30 ↓

Fred answers the question: Can I trim spirea in late winter?

Red Osier Dogwood 27.02.2023 2:19 ↓

Fred says if you need a great winter plant, try Red Osier Dogwood!

What's a good plant to use for an English-style hedge? 24.02.2023 6:41 ↓

Fred answers the question: What's a good plant to use for an English-style hedge?

How can I deal with a leaf spot disease? 23.02.2023 2:47 ↓

Fred answers the question: How can I deal with a leaf spot disease?

How can you push trees to grow faster? 22.02.2023 4:53 ↓

Fred answers the question: How can you push trees to grow faster?

Fred talks about a magnolia plant called "Brown Betty" 21.02.2023 1:43 ↓

Fred features the magnolia plant called "Brown Betty" on the latest podcast!

Fred says "think magnolia" for your garden 20.02.2023 5:09 ↓

Here's why Fred says "think magnolia" for your garden.

Fred's snowdrops are blooming 17.02.2023 2:51 ↓

Fred's snowdrops are blooming!

Tips on growing succulents 16.02.2023 4:37 ↓

Here's Fred's tips for successfully growing succulents.

Update on blue spruce disease in Ohio 15.02.2023 3:57 ↓

Here's an update on blue spruce disease in Ohio.

Fred's looking ahead for things to do in March 14.02.2023 2:21 ↓

Here's what Fred's looking ahead to do in March.

Fred takes his first "walkabout" for the year 14.02.2023 3:00 ↓

Fred takes his first "walkabout" for the year!

Study the new seed catalogs on cold winter days 10.02.2023 2:07 ↓

Fred says now is a good time to study the new seed catalogs on these cold winter days.

Start gathering seeds now before they sell out in the spring 10.02.2023 1:57 ↓

Start gathering seeds now before they sell out in the spring!

Look out the window and see where you need to plant or remove some trees and shrubs 08.02.2023 2:20 ↓

Fred says now is a good time to determine where you need to plant or remove some trees and shrubs.

Care of amaryllis, paperwhites and other winter flowers 07.02.2023 4:54 ↓

Fred talks about caring for amaryllis, paperwhites and other winter flowers on the latest podcast

You can start a compost pile in the winter 06.02.2023 3:58 ↓

Fred is reminding you that you can start a compost pile in the winter! Here's how.

Fred is feeding the animals! 03.02.2023 5:25 ↓

Fred gives advice when feeding backyard garden visitors.

Be careful when removing a snow load from your roof 02.02.2023 3:49 ↓

Fred says to take caution when removing a snow load from your roof.