Gardening with Daddy Pete

July heat, dry soil, and a new landscape can make planting feel risky, but there are smart ways to give trees, shrubs, and turf a better chance right now. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and Jay York cover practical summer landscaping tips for July, including how to water during hot, dry weather, why early-morning watering matters, and how to protect new plantings from he...

Late June is the right time to get serious about summer garden planning, and this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete is packed with practical July gardening tips for the Piedmont and beyond. Melvin York and Jay York walk through what you can still plant now, what needs to wait, and how to time your crops before the first fall frost. They cover days to maturity, average frost dates, and why your...

This week on Gardening with Melvin York and Jay York answer real gardening questions from viewers and walk through how to improve red clay soil, where to find Daddy Pete's Plant Pleaser products, and how to choose the right mix for your yard. If you've got hard clay, sandy soil, raised beds, shrubs, trees, or a spot that just won't hold water, this episode gives clear guidance you can use right aw...

Summer trips are easier when your garden is set up before you leave. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and Jay York share practical ways to protect your garden before a vacation, so you can come home to healthy plants instead of a mess. They cover watering plans, soaker hoses, drip irrigation, shade cloth, mulching with straw, weed control, and insect scouting before you hi...

Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church is more than an end-times study. It answers fear, confusion, and bad teaching with clear Bible truth. In this message, the focus is on 2 Thessalonians, Acts 17, and why the church in Thessalonica was so shaken. The teaching walks through Paul's first visit to Thessalonica, the rapid growth of that young church, and the persecution that followed. It also exp...

June is a busy month in the garden, and this episode gives you clear, practical Gardening Tips for what to plant now and what to start preparing for fall. Melvin York and Jay York break down the June planting list for warm-weather crops, including green beans, lima beans, southern peas, peppers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, okra, zucchini, squash, black-eyed peas, and pumpkins. They also share a simp...

Got garden questions? This episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete answers real listener questions with clear, practical advice for home gardeners in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Melvin York and Jay York cover what many gardeners need to know right now, including when to plant sweet potatoes, which warm-season crops fit late May and June, and what cool-season crops should stay out of the ground un...

A Healthy lawn starts with the right foundation, and this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete breaks it down with clear, practical advice you can use right away. In Part 2 of this lawn series, Melvin York and Jay York continue their walk-through lawn establishment and maintenance, using North Carolina State Extension resources to explain what matters most before you plant. They cover regional gra...

A healthy Lawn starts with the right grass, the right soil test, and the right plan. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin and Jay York walk through the first steps for establishing a new Lawn in North Carolina, using NC State Extension guidance to sort out what works best in each region. They cover the three main growing areas in the state, mountain and foothill, Piedmont, and coas...

Learn how to choose the right Gardening Product for your soil, your plants, and your setup in this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete. Melvin York and Jay York walk through the Daddy Pete website and answer real questions from gardeners who want clear, practical advice. If you grow aloe, build bucket gardens, plant in raised beds, or need help with clay soil, sandy soil, or container soil, this...

Severe Drought can put real stress on any Garden, but a few smart changes can help you save water and keep plants growing. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and Jay York share practical water-saving tips for gardeners dealing with dry weather across the Southeast. If you're growing vegetables, herbs, annuals, shrubs, or a new lawn, this video covers simple ways to stretch y...

Springtime Gardening is here, and Melvin is sharing timely planting advice you can use right now, plus introducing Jay York to the Daddy Pete's team. In this episode of the Gardening with Daddy Pete Podcast, Melvin York welcomes his son, Jay York, as the newest addition to the Daddy Pete's sales team. They talk about family roots, years spent around the farm, and why helping people grow has always...

Choosing the right trees for Decorative and privacy Borders can make a big difference in how your yard looks, feels, and functions. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York shares practical advice for planning border plantings that add beauty, define space, and give you the privacy you want without creating problems later. This episode covers the key choices every gardener should...

Get practical Gardening advice straight from the source as Melvin York walks through Daddy Pete's website and explains how different Products fit real garden jobs. In this episode of the Gardening with Daddy Pete Podcast, Melvin picks up where Part 1 left off and gives a clear, useful look at Daddy Pete's mixes, soils, mulch, and planting options. If you've ever wondered which product to use for r...

Want the fastest way to find Daddy Pete's videos, podcast episodes, local dealers, and product details? This episode walks you through the Daddy Pete's Plant Pleaser® Website step by step, so you can get answers, send questions, and shop smarter. Host Melvin York pulls up daddypetes.com and shows exactly where everything lives, including:  * How to find the Gardening with Daddy Pete podcast and su...

NC Extension might be the best-kept Secret for better Gardening. Learn how soil tests, Master Gardeners, and local experts can save you time and money. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York sits down with Laura Elmore, County Director for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Iredell County (locals say "Ardle"). Together, they break down what Extension really does for hom...

Homegrown Strawberries taste better, smell better, and turn red all the way through. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York walks you through how to grow Strawberries in your home garden, especially if you're dealing with red clay or sandy soil. You'll learn where to plant for best results (full sun matters), how to prep a raised mound or raised bed for good drainage, and why th...

Plant Blueberries the right way this season, soil prep, pH targets, best varieties, and simple steps that lead to heavy harvests. In this Gardening Podcast episode, Daddy Pete walks through home blueberry production using guidance from the NC State Extension. You'll learn how to prep a sunny, well-drained bed, why blueberries need acidic soil (about pH 4.5 to 5.0), and how to use organic matter an...

Build a raised bed that lasts for years and makes Gardening simpler. In this episode of Daddy Pete’s Plant Pleaser®, Daddy Pete walks through smart raised bed planning, from the best width for easy reach (about 3.5 to 4 feet) to a practical height (12 to 18 inches) that supports more than just greens. You’ll learn how to pick the right spot for sun and drainage, what materials hold up best, and wh...

Raised bed built and filled? Now it’s time to Plant with purpose. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete’s Plant Pleaser®, Melvin York breaks down how to choose the right crops for your raised bed, based on space, season, and what your family will actually eat. You’ll learn why a gardening journal saves you time and frustration, how your county Extension office can guide variety choices and...

Kick off the new Gardening with Daddy Pete video Podcast with Alan Smith and Melvin York. Get ready for spring with practical Planting tips you can use right away, plus a simple plan for a more productive season. In this episode, Melvin shares how to:  * Start a garden journal (what to track, and why it matters)  * Choose what to grow based on what your family eats  * Plan around your USDA hardine...

Starting a garden can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York breaks down practical steps for Planning, Planting, and growing with confidence, even if you think you don’t have a green thumb. You’ll get a clear, beginner-friendly walk-through of the “10 major steps” to start a garden, plus tips on using a garden journal, picking crops...