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Roses are one of the most beautiful and popular flowers you can grow. Andre Viette knows a lot about roses, having even helped to write books for Jackson and Perkins, one of the largest flower growers in the nation. Andre talks about types of roses, planting and caring for roses and protecting them from insects and plant diseases.

This has been a strange spring according to Andre. Temperatures soaring to near 90 degrees followed by a hard freeze with lows dropping to near 20 degrees. On top of that, drought conditions. The combination has caused damage to plants and trees. Many plants have been killed, blooms on trees, including fruit trees, have frozen. Even long-term damage to well established trees and scrubs. Andre talk...

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Potatoes are a favorite of gardeners and can store for months in the future. Andre Viette talks about the different varieties of potatoes and when you can plant them. It's not too late to plant potatoes.

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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