The Organic Gardener

On today's show, we talk to arborist Dick Till from Davey Tree about the best trees for small landscapes. They also talk to callers about getting rid of poison ivy, picking the best perennials, and planting spring crops.

Doug talks to Michael Marriot from David Austin Roses and Ron Hegner of The Davey Tree Expert Company. Doug announces that he and Jessica will no longer be doing appearances at Giant Eagle, but they both thank all the fans who have spent their Sundays with them over the last decade. 

On today's show, Doug and Jess take calls about how to keep weeds out of the vegetable garden and how to handle rhododendron die back. Todd Sherbondy from Davey Tree company stops by to chat about hemlock wooly adelgid and share advice on managing the health of spruce trees.

Jess and Doug offer tips and advice for pruning junipers, fertilizing blueberries, and caring for an aspargus patch. Mrs Know It All also stops by to offer advice on hiring a great landscaper.

A great garden starts with great soil! Doug and Jessica have forgone their rototillers for compost and have tips for what to do about heavy metals in your soil. Jessica helps a caller with poinsettia problems and Doug uses his pantyhose for pumpkins.