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WJBO Lawn & Garden Show

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A weekly look at what's growing in Baton Rouge's lawns and gardens with local experts from Clegg's Nursery.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

What's Growing At The Garden? 14.05.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Dr. Allan and Zane from Clegg's Nursery give an update on what's arriving at the stores, and then cover other topics and your questions! Join us Saturday mornings between 8am and 9am by calling (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO!

May The 4th Be With You - And Not Weeds 04.05.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, the intern Anna-Claire is joined by local experts Butch and Chris from Clegg's Nursery to answer your questions on legacy oak tree preservation, fighting virginia buttonweed, how blackberry plants will handle the coming heat, fertilizing shubbery and citrus and more! Plus what plants are blooming, what the short distance between Baton Rouge and New Orl...

Taking Lots Of Your Questions on Lawns and More! 27.04.2024

As the weather turns warmer, folks have lots of questions - and we're here to answer them on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! Local experts Zane and Scott from Clegg's Nursery take your calls on a number of topics, from weeds, lawns and more! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show on Saturday, give us a call between 8a and 9a central at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO!

What's Growing, Baton Rouge? 20.04.2024

Join local experts Dr. Allen Owings and Zane Mercer from Clegg's Nursery on this week's edition of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! If you'd like to be part of the show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8a and 9a central at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! Visit Clegg's Nursery online!

Plenty Of Ground Covered This Week (No Pun Intended!) 13.04.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show , local experts Butch & Chris from  Clegg's Nursery are joined by the intern Anna-Claire to cover a lot of ground! Everything from what's considered "organic" material, how "hot" manure could burn plants, Hybrid vs. GMO (including a petunia that glows in the dark?), dead spots in lawns, salvia, ferns and more! Plus caller questions on lemon trees, f...

Transitioning To Warm Weather Gardening 30.03.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Zane and Scott from Clegg's Nursery talk about how it's time for transitioning to warmer weather gardening. Plus, an update from a caller on setting up their own greenhouse, butterfly gardening, revitalizing potting soil and more! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call between 8 and 9am Saturday mornings at (225) 49...

Temp Check! Are We Warm Enough To Plant? 23.03.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show we've got Dr. Alan and Butch from Clegg's Nursery along with the Intern to talk about the latest on what's growing at the nursery and your garden! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO - between 8a and 9a Saturday mornings!

Don't Plant Okra Now! Plus Vegetable Gardens, Lawn Issues and More! 16.03.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Butch and Zane from Clegg's Nursery tell you why you should not plant okra right now, along with the latest from the rest of your vegetable garden, brown patch and dead grass in lawns, soil talk and more! Plus - caller questions on treating roses, pruning ligustrums, and the difference between garden soil and garden soil for raised beds! If you'd like...

LSU Spring Garden Show & More! 09.03.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, Braden and Scott from Clegg's Nursery talk about the LSU Spring Garden Show - and get a phone visit from Butch as well from the event! Plus a browse around what's important for your garden plans, why you should always use your root stimulator before it expires and more! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mo...

Mosquitos, Lawns & More! 24.02.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, the intern Anna-Claire along with Butch and Dr. Allen from Clegg's Nursery talk about the number of mosquitos we're seeing already. Plus what to do if you're lawn is stressed out, a debate about potatoes and more! Also, lots of caller questions from everything to key lime trees, olive trees, weed control, outdoor plants, broccoli and pecan trees! If yo...

Spring Has Sprung! 17.02.2024

On this week's WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery are reminding you that Spring has sprung! Hibiscus, roses, citrus, houseplants and more are coming into the nursery right now! Also, they talk the latest for your vegetable gardens! Plus caller questions or shi-shis, fertilizing legacy oaks, treating for Virginia Buttonweed, whether it's time for weed-n-feed, and usin...

Roses, Potatoes and Kumquats 03.02.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local experts Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery talk about the roses coming into the shops just in time for Valentine's Day, plus why now's a good time to clean up your garden, potatoes, kumquats and more! Plus your questions answered - even Zane's mother called in today! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, give us a call betw...

What To Do After A Wet Week 27.01.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local experts Braden and Butch from Clegg's Nursery talk about the condition of our soil after all the rain this past week, and why it might not be the best time to start digging and planting! But once things improve, they'll talk about what should be growing into the ground right now, seed starters, vegetable gardens and more! If you'd like to be part...

What To Do After The Freeze 20.01.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Butch from Clegg's Nursery and Bill Roundtree from Roundtree Designs talk about the impacts from our deep freeze and what you should do next. Also, some tips about properly protecting plants next time Old Man Winter pays a visit. Also, timing for putting down fertilizer and caller questions crepe myrtles, confederate rose and more! You can be part of t...

Prepping For Our Freeze 13.01.2024

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local experts Braden and Scott from Clegg's Nursery give you some tips on preparing for the freeze coming to our area. Also, why now is a good time to plant conifers, plus your questions and more! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8-9am at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO!

Happy New Year! So What Can You Plant Right Now? 06.01.2024

Happy New Year from the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! Local experts Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery let you know what you can plant right now, what's coming into the shops and answer your questions! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call between 8 and 9 a.m. Saturday mornings at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO! Call earlier in the hour to avoid having to w...

Christmas Questions 23.12.2023

For our final live show of 2023, the intern Anna-Claire and Butch from Clegg's Nursery answer a lot of Christmas questions! Such as: Christmas things you can grow here How many is too many inflatables What should - and should not - be going into your herb and vegetable gardens Proper way of disposing of Christmas trees and poinsettias Also, caller questions on when to fertilize pecan trees and wha...

Getting Down To The Roots 16.12.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, local experts Scott and Braden from Clegg's Nursery talk about the importance of building up roots now to help growing later! Plus the benefits of a sharp shovel, the best way to santize your garden tools and more! Remember, you can be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! Give us a call at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO - between 8a and 9a Saturday...

Poinsettia Tip: Look For The Baby Bird's Mouth 09.12.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show brought to you by Clegg's Nursery, Butch, Dr. Allen and the intern Anna-Claire are here to answer questions about Christmas trees, fertilzing newly planted trees, whether or not it's time to move on from a lemon tree, fall tomatoes, live oaks and the right time to trim an orange tree! And yes, Butch will explain just what he means about baby bird mouths...

Internet Tips Are Not One Size Fits All 25.11.2023

Join Zane and Scott from Clegg's Nursery on this week's WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! They'll cover a wide variety of topics, including the difference of winter-growing plants and winter-blooming plants, fertilization, "exhausted soil", and why tips on the internet are NOT one size fits all! Also, Zane and Scott answer your questions! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, cal...

Past The Point To Use Fertilizer, Perfect Time To Plant Fruit Trees 18.11.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Zane and Braden from Clegg's Nursery are here to talk about why we're past the time to put out fertilizer on your plants, but why it's the perfect time to plant a fruit tree! Plus caller questions on formosa azaleas and an elm tree that's dropping leaves and twings (with a special surprise visit from Butch to explain why that's happening)! If you'd lik...

What's Good To Plant In The Garden Right Now 11.11.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Butch Drewes and Dr. Allen Owings from Clegg's Nursery are joined by the intern Anna-Claire! They'll cover the Whys and Why Nots when it comes to rye grass plus what's good to plant in the gardens right now with temperatures finally starting to fall (somewhat). Also, plenty of your questions on topics ranging from crepe myrtles, citrus trees, strawberr...

The Moisture Situation 04.11.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery is joined by Bill Roundtree of Roundtree Designs! They'll touch on "the moisture situation" - in other words, no rain and how the lack of it has changed our soil's pH levels and why you might want to consider testing yours. Also Butch and Bill touch on citrus, miraclefruit and the drought's effect on fruit! If you'd li...

Let's Talk Bedding Plants 28.10.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Scott Ricca from Clegg's Nursery and Bill Roundtree of Roundtree Designs talk bedding plants and take your questions! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO - between 8 and 9 am on Saturday mornings! Call earlier in the show to avoid a wait!

Talking Baton Rouge Green 21.10.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, Scott and Zane from Clegg's Nursery are joined by Sage Foley of Baton Rouge Green! Also, plenty of talk about native plants, why we're right on the cusp on putting winterizer out, and caller questions on citrus and knockout roses! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8a and 9a at (225) 49...

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