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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

Hibiscus, Pruning, Lawns and More! 11.03.2023

It's a wide-ranging edition of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, with this week's hosts from Clegg's Nursery, Butch Drewes and Dr. Allen Owings! From hibiscus, what's growing at the nursery and caller questions on roses, lawns, pruning and dealing with squrriels - this show's is packed full of info! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call at (225) 499-9526 Saturd...

How Early Things Are Blooming 25.02.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local expert Scott Ricca from Clegg's Nursery is joined by Bill Roundtree for a wide-ranging discussion touching on how early things are starting to bloom in the area, plus some new arrivals at Clegg's locations and much more! Also, a lot of caller questions, touching on: Time to Weed-N-Feed? Best Fertiliizer For A Young Orange Tree Too Early To Start...

The Weed Cocktail 18.02.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local experts from Clegg's Nursery Zane Mercer and Scott Ricca talk about the Weed Cocktail, starting your veggie seeds now, roses and more! Plus caller questions on mitigating impacts on the parts of a yard that pond during rain, care for Bermuda grass in Spring, fruit trees, and the effectiveness of Epsom Salt and baking soda! If you'd like to part o...

It's Time To Weed, But Not To Feed 11.02.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local experts Butch Drewes and Dr. Allen Owings, along with the intern Anna-Claire, take a lot of your questions - including pruning citrus trees, working with climbing roses in our area, growing blackberries, battling fire ants and more! Also, Dr. Owings talks about still seeing cold-damaged plants across the state and how there's still some frost and...

Weed Control Time Is Now + Lots Of Your Questions! 04.02.2023

On this week's WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, it's almost all caller questions on a variety of topics from fruit tree, persimmons, cast iron plants and many more! Is the nice weather giving you the itch to work on your lawn or garden? You'll want to listen to this week's show with local expert Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery and the intern, Anna-Claire! If you want to be part of the next WJBO Lawn...

Assessing The Impacts Of Our Christmas Cold Snap 28.01.2023

Local experts Butch Drewes & Dr. Allen Owings from Clegg's Nursery talk about the impacts of our Christmas cold snap. Also, Butch wonders why people try to save their hibiscus. And, plenty of caller questions on winter lawn care, when is a good time to prune citrus trees, gardenias, why pansies are so resilient in cold and more! You can be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show by calling (22...

Are Citrus Trees Gonna Make It This Year? 21.01.2023

This week on the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, local expert Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery and the intern Anna-Claire tackle whether citrus trees are going to have a tough time this year. Plus, Butch explains why you should hold off on pruning and fertilizing, why this is a year to replace your hibuscus and then blow everyone's mind with how trees grow. (Or maybe it was early in the morning and...

Any Impacts To Watch Out For From Cold Days? 14.01.2023

Local experts Scott Ricca and Zane Mercer from Clegg's Nursery cover a lot of ground on this week's WJBO Lawn & Garden Show - there's a little something for everyone! Impacts of recent cold days, fighting stickers in your yard, why it's important to take action against lawn headaches before you notice them and much more! To be a part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call between 8...

Cold/Freeze Damage, What's Arriving At Clegg's, Exciting Developments At LSU On Fruit Trees & More! 07.01.2023

Happy New Year from the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show! It's a full house for the first show of 2023 with Scott Ricca, Zane Mercer and Dr. Allan Owings from Clegg's Nursery to cover a wide variety of topics including cold and freeze damage, pruning, the best time to plant citrus trees and whether or not you should be reaching for the weed cocktail. Also, Dr. Ed Bush from the LSU Ag Center calls in wi...

Preparing For A Christmas Cold Snap 17.12.2022

This week, local expert Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery is joined by the intern Anna-Claire to talk about preparing for our upcoming Christmas cold snap - including what NOT to do. Also, going over the advantage of freeze cloth, what just won't grow in Baton Rouge and more ideas for Christmas gifts. If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings bet...

Christmas Gift Ideas, Importance of Mulching & More! 10.12.2022

This week, Butch Drewes and Zane Mercer from Clegg's Nursery are joined by the intern Anna-Claire to talk about checking Christmas tree freshness, what items at your local garden center would make great gifts and the importance of mulching. Plus, caller questions on tomatoes, poinsettias and winterizing! Join us on our next WJBO Lawn and Garden Show by calling (225) 499-9526 Saturday mornings betw...

Dealing With Up and Down Weather 03.12.2022

This week on the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, local experts from Clegg's Nursery Scott Ricca and Dr. Allan Owings talk about our recent up and down weather and more. Plus caller questions on what native plants would work in a yard and buying a citrus tree. If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, it's easy! Just call (225) 499-9526 - that's (225) 499-WJBO - between 8 and 9 am centr...

How To Check The Freshness Of A Christmas Tree 26.11.2022

It's that time of year - before you buy your Christmas tree, you need to listen to the tips from local expert Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery! Joined by the intern Anna-Claire on this week's WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, you'll also hear about poinsettias and more on seasonal plants, plus tips for your lawn and caller questions! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, just call (...

Cold Weather Finally Arrives 12.11.2022

This week, your local experts from Clegg's Nursery are Zane Mercer and Dr. Allen Owings talk about our changing weather and take your questions! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, give us a call Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 a.m. at (225) 499-9526 - that's (225) 499-WJBO!

Finally, Some Rain - But Don't Turn Off Those Sprinklers 05.11.2022

This week, local experts Butch Drewes and Claire Brewer from Clegg's Nursery, along with the intern Anna-Claire and Matt Rector, take your questions of how best to treat your lawn now, planting lemon and apple trees and more!

A Focus On Citrus 29.10.2022

This week, local experts Scott Ricca and Dr. Allen Owings from Clegg's Nursery field a lot of your phone calls on citrus trees!

Changing Of The Seasons 22.10.2022

Your local experts this week are Scott Ricca and Claire Brewer from Clegg's Nursery, talking about the changing of the seasons as cooler air hopefully will soon be a regular feature in our area. Plus caller questions on citrus, pear and plum trees! If you'd like to be part of the show, give us a call at (225) 499-9526 Saturday mornings between 8am and 9am!

Catching Up With Baton Rouge Green's Sage Foley 15.10.2022

This week, local expert Butch Drewes from Clegg's Nursery visits with Baton Rouge Green executive director Sage Foley on the group's efforts and also a sale going on this weekend at Clegg's Nursery benefiting Baton Rouge Green! Also, we're still dealing with sod webworm, the importance of maybe watering more than you think you need with such limited rainfall recently, plus caller questions on what...

Why You Should Winterize Right Now 01.10.2022

The intern is back! Alongside birthday boy Butch Drewes and Claire Brewer of Clegg's Nursery, this week our experts tell you why winterizing your lawn now is key, plus how to deal with rye grass in your lawn if a rival pulled a prank on you for an upcoming football game, say.... Also, caller questions on nursery impacts from Ian, virginia buttonweed, the intern's favorite flower, recovering banana...

Getting Color In The Fall With Ornamentals, Winterizing Your Lawn 24.09.2022

This week, local experts Butch Drewes and Dr. Allen Owings from Clegg's Nursery are joined by Matt Rector to talk about using ornamental plants to get some color in your Fall planting, plus why winterizing your lawn is so important to do now! Also, lots of caller questions including how to deal with moles in Baton Rouge, cutting back impatiens, getting a butterfly bush back to health, when to fert...

False Fall, Fruit Trees & In-Depth On Houseplants 17.09.2022

This week, local expert Zane Mercer from Clegg's Nursery and Matt Rector talk about our "false fall", the fruit trees coming into the nursery and have an in-depth discussion on taking care of houseplants! Plus caller questions on dealing with greenhouse millipede, Mexican petunias. You can be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show! Give us a call Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. central at (225) 499-952...

Fruit Trees, Pecan Trees & More 10.09.2022

Local experts Matt Rector and Claire Brewer from Clegg's Nursery go in-depth on fruit trees, the best time to winterize (not winter!) and what issues you might encounter trying to grow pecan trees. If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn & Garden Show, you can call in Saturday mornings at 8am central at (225) 499-9526 - that's 499-WJBO!

More Coming In To Stores For Fall Planting 03.09.2022

Local experts Zane Mercer and Dr. Allen Owings of Clegg's Nursery are ready to tackle your questions this week on satsuma trees, pumpkin patch woes, dealing with cast iron plants around oak trees, trimming hibiscus and more! If you want to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, it's easy! Just call (225) 499-9526 Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am central! That's (225) 499-WJBO.

Sod Webworms Are Back 27.08.2022

Local experts Butch Drewes and Zane Mercer from Clegg's Nursery have some surprising news - sob webworms are back. What to watch out for on your lawn, plus plenty of caller questions asking about citrus trees, plumerias, strawberries, cyprus trees, okra and more! If you want to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, it's easy! Just call (225) 499-9526 Saturday mornings between 8 and 9 am centra...

Let's Get To Your Questions 20.08.2022

Local experts Zane Mercer and Matt Rector from Clegg's Nursery are put to the test with lots and lots of your questions! Get answers on rust spots on leaves, the right size pot for tomato plants, what the best options are for planting right now, whether or not to keep or cut new growth on citrus trees, and lots more! If you'd like to be part of the WJBO Lawn and Garden Show, give us a call Saturda...

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