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39:30

Selecting the Best Apple Seeds, Dormant Seeding With...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/12/06

What to do with our outdoor plants now that the snow is here to stay. How to pick the best apple seeds for a future tree. Trimming back birch. Germinating grass seed. How to manage grass that can be damaged by a dog. When to treat the lawn for creeping Charlie. Cutting back hostas in the winter. What is the best way to spread grass seed? Preventing crab grass. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu.

37:51

Seeding and Salvaging your Lawn and Garden Now or Never!

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/11/29

With the snow coming in waves, the clock is ticking on when you need to salvage your lawn and garden. Indoor planting and seeding, tackling the lawn to-do lists before the snow really hits. Theresa Rooney is here to answer all of your winterproof gardening and lawn questions you may have, questions regarding amaryllis flowering bulbs, magnolia tree planting, indoor planting tips and more! Learn more from Master Gardener Theresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu

39:13

How Weather Swings Impact Plants, More Dormant...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/11/22

Do these wild weather swings have a big impact on plants? Is it too early to burlap boxwood? More dormant seeding questions answered. Proper way to plant purple prairie clover. Trimming back honeysuckle. How and when to cut back a variety of plants and flowers. How long can outdoor plants be watered? Benefits of moss. What to know if you have high phosphorous in your soil. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson extension.umn.edu.

40:43

Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs, Lilacs Blooming...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/11/15

Does this shot of warm weather have an impact on outdoor plants? How to take the temperature of your soil. Some tips and tricks to get spring bulbs to bloom as we enter the colder months. When to cover strawberries for the winter. What is the best insulation for plants? When rose bushes should be covered. Why some lilac bushes are blooming once again. How to stop rabbits from eating hostas. When to dormant seed and aerate the lawn. Blanket flower basics. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney

39:36

Now is the time to Dormant Seed, Protecting Plants...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/11/08

It is a great time to dormant seed. Properly guarding your trees and plants for the winter. Taking care of crab grass patches. Now is not the time to prune. The benefits of mulching your leaves. Ways to keep a geranium through the winter. Preventing moles and voles from damaging your lawn. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu

40:20

Getting Ready to Dormant Seed, Guarding Your Trees,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/11/01

What to know about dormant seeding and how it can help the lawn. Marinating asparagus for years to come. Saving a peach tree in the winter. Is it to late to fertilize the lawn? Properly guarding your trees ahead of winter. The myths behind products that increase aeration in the lawn. What to do when you mow your lawn for the last time of the year. Cutting back hydrangeas. Is it too late to spray for creeping Charlie? Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson and Lawn and Turf expert Jon

39:42

Last minute winter steps for your garden, mulching,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/10/25

A lot of questions from listeners, specifically today on winterizing your garden as many decide on if it is too late to tackle that garden project or wait until the spring thaw - we discuss that, pocket gopher issues, soil troubleshooting, mulching on roots as we wind down the growing and garden for many with these colder temperatures. Julie shares the details of the upcoming Tonka Brew Fest!. Learn more from horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn by visiting extension.umn.edu.

41:03

Keep Watering Your Plants, Rose Tipping Tips, When to...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/10/18

Why its so important to keep watering plants even in the middle of Fall. Moving dahlias. Burning pollinator gardens. When to tip roses. Is it still okay to spray for creeping Charlie? Fertilizing house plants. When to plant pollinator seeds? When to start cutting branches and how much should be trimmed? Preventing squirrels from digging up bulbs. What to know when watering tomatoes. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

40:44

Bringing Outside Plants Inside, Tips to Saving a...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/10/11

What to do before bringing your outside plants inside. When to start watering perennials. Getting rid of Lily of the Valley. Why it is not recommended to use bat guano on a vegetable garden. Bringing a tree back to life. When to plant allium bulbs. Protecting shrubs from critters. Managing bugs that can be found on plants. When to dig out a lilac bush. Making sure hostas survive the winter. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn at extension.umn.edu.

40:35

Attracting Birds with Plants in your Yard, How to...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/10/04

Maintaining asparagus plants. Plants recommended to attract cedar waxwings. When to aerate and dethatch your lawn. Tips to dormant seeding. When to trim birch trees. Should crabgrass be removed before fertilizing a lawn? Solving moss problems. Keeping slugs away from hostas. Preserving squash for the season. The edible puffball mushroom. How long can potatoes be left in the ground? Tree replacement process. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

37:01

Sneaking in final lawn and garden care while the...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/09/27

More heat on the way which means more time for your lawn care and growing project - we discuss the end days ahead this summery Fall weather season with Jon and Julie, and tackle various questions with your lawn and garden inquiries from rose bushes, grow bags with tomatoes, seeding questions, Japanese maple growth, lawncare without harming bunny populations, jumping worms and can we still seed? Also Julie shares details on Apple Fest taking place over at the Arboretum. Learn more from

37:29

When to Plant Apple Tree Seeds, Causes Behind Lilac...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/09/20

When is the best time to fertilize the lawn and how often should it be done? Is it time to plant apple tree seeds? Causes behind brown spots in the yard. What is causing lilacs to have so many issues in Minnesota? What is the lifespan of a lilac bush? Why are there so many acorns this year? How long should the lawn be aerated? What are the best hostas to plant in Minnesota? What to do after laying sod. What is the best apple for apple pie? Should clover be added to the lawn? Adjusting the height of

40:04

Grass Seed for Shady Areas, Ongoing Lilac Issues,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/09/13

What it takes to become a Master Gardener. The best grass for a shady area. Killing Creeping Charlie. Continuing issues with lilacs. Using Google Lens to identify plants. Methods to killing moss. Growing grass on bare patches. The basics of tree planting. When tress should be trimmed. Can grass seed get too old to use? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

38:03

September To Dos in the Garden, When to Plant Grass...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/09/06

What to do in our lawns and gardens now that September is here. What to do with plants as we hit a cold snap. When to move ferns. Peach tree problems. Lemon tree growing basics. Becoming a master gardener. Now is the time to plant grass seed. Black spots on peonies. The best time to plant and move hydrangeas. How to keep lilacs alive. The best time for fall fertilizing. Getting rid of a Hosta virus. Dividing and replanting Hostas. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at

39:37

Signs to Start Pruning, Killing Creeping Charlie,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/08/30

Why different types of turf could take longer to grow. When it's time to prune hydrangeas. Stopping unwanted chives from spreading. An increase in perennials dying across Minnesota. Planting around roots. Cleaning up crabapple trees. Using milk to water plants? Where to grow weigela in Minnesota? The best method to kill creeping Charlie. How to identify crab grass. The rule of 3 for mulching trees. The best time to cut back peonies. What is the brown dust that is sometimes seen on grass? Killing

35:45

Seeding, perennials and fall preparation!

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/08/23

This morning we had horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn and lawn and turf expert Jon Trappe joining Denny LIVE on the WCCO Radio stage for today’s Smart Gardens program! We cover all things from dormant seeding (and overseeding), aeration, perennials, getting rid of japanese beetles and grubs, soil and salt with certain vegetable growth including plenty of tomato questions, sweet grass growth and much more!. Julie shares an Abiders show coming up Saturday night at the Westonka Sound Wave Benefit Event

41:20

Fertilizing Facts, Maintaining Maple Trees, Perennial...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/08/16

If you want to become a master gardener, now is your chance. Is it too late to fertilize perennials? How to get female squash to bloom. What is the best way to maintain a maple tree? Pumpkin growing problems. Clematis concerns. Getting rid of moss on the patio. How to grow a peach tree. When to prune hydrangeas. Grass seed recommendations. Why lilacs have been having problems. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

39:46

Some Plants are Struggling While Others are Thriving,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/08/09

Daffodil growing tips. Why dahlias are struggling this year. Where to plant black eyed Susans. Growing white clover. Identifying nutsedge. Preserving bulbs until they are ready to grow. How to grow a successful squash. What to know when there is rust on the grass. Planting a bee friendly garden. When to stop pruning. It is a good time to start seeding. When to cut peonies back. Why a variety of tomato plants is a good idea. How to stop creeping Charlie from getting into your yard.Learn more from

36:52

Maintaining the lawn and garden with this smokey air...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/08/02

Crabgrass and quackgrass troubles, transplanting milkweed and rhubarb, Laura shares more on her recent ‘Hort Shorts’ videos and also talks Honey Harvest and Flowers for Pollinators Farm event coming up, when to aerate and overseed, filling raised beds and much more! Learn more from horticulturist Laura Irish Hanson by heading to extension.umn.edu

34:58

Growing and grooming our gardens and lawn in the heat!

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/07/26

Growing and keeping our gardens and lawns nourished amid this hot and humid weather - we discuss this with Mary Meyer, horticulturist with the University of Minnesota and answer any and all lawn and gardening inquiries from plum trees, combatting Japanese beetles, proper house locations for growing shrubs, HOA lawn troubles, safely transplanting your garden or plants and yes we had our weekly creeping Charlie question! For more questions and to learn more from Horticulturist Mary Meyer visit her at

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