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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

35:33

Why Weeds are Growing Strong, Natural Deer Repellant,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/07/19

The weather has been wonderful for growing weeds.When to use weed and feed. Why an apple tree may not be blooming. Why you should not kill Japanese beetles. What could be used as a natural deer repellant? When to use Round Up. Getting rid of grubs. How to properly trim hydrangeas. Keeping rabbits out of the garden.Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

38:34

Weed Removal Tips, Preventing Japanese Beetles,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/07/12

It has been a great season for plants and weeds. Ways to get rid of weeds. New strategies to control the Japanese beetle. Reasons why a maple tree would be struggling to grow and how to help it. How to transfer a hydrangea. Controlling white clover. Removing and preventing ant hills in the yard. What could cause browning on cucumber leaves? Removing moss and how to prevent it from coming back? Finding the right fertilizer. What bug could be eating cauliflower? Using Preen on plants. Why a maple tree

38:09

Growing Zinnias, milkweed problems, animal...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/07/05

Today we chat with Master Gardener Theresa Rooney with the University of Minnesota - she previews the upcoming Hennepin County Master Gardener Learning Gardening Tour - we also help with as many gardening questions as we can such as how mint affects your garden and yard, trouble with growing zinnias, tomato planting, jumping worms, milkweed, animals invading your growing process, iris blooming, brown spots on lawns and much, much more as we try to help troubleshoot your gardening needs! Learn more

38:28

Solving an Aphid Problem, Using Pine Needles as...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/06/28

The impact all this rain is having on plants, trees, and flowers. Adding a clover lawn at your house. Why aphids could cause a big mess in your yard. When to dead head peonies. When its time to get control of weeds. Can you use pine needles as mulch? Getting rose bushes to bloom. Using herbicide on a bee lawn. Do not use pet manure as a fertilizer on plants. Properly mixing compost. Getting rid of purslane. When to get rid of buckthorn and how to treat the stumps. What kind of fertilizer should be

34:03

The Impact Hot Days Can Have on Plants, Tomato...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/06/21

Does extreme heat have a big impact on flowers and plants? Is it too late to plant sweet potatoes? How to propagate lilacs. Day lilly issues. Rejuvenating strawberry beds. Silver maples making a mess. Trouble with poppies blooming. Where to get good compost. Cucumber beetle problems. The basics of growing good tomatoes. The arboretum is very busy this time of year. What is companion planting and how it could help your garden? Is it okay to fertilize plants in the extreme heat? Why would the leaves

39:18

Rain is falling and garden's are thriving!

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/06/14

We were pleased to be joined by Julie Wiesenhorn U of MN Extension horticulturalist - visit ext.umn.edu. This morning we tackle all things from pink magnolias, soil conditioner spray, Siberian iris questions to much more with Julie!

35:06

The Process of Growing Garlic, The Life of a Fruit...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/06/07

When should garlic be planted and what to do when it starts to grow? Getting rid of comfrey in the lawn. When can you start to reseed a lawn after using Roundup? How long do fruit trees live? Why would marigold leaves change colors? Why would rhubarb stalks start getting skinny? Keeping soil moist. The best place to plant hydrangeas. Why plants growing near a house could have trouble growing. Removing lily of the valley. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

34:10

Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes, Getting...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/05/31

Managing black locust and buckthorn in the yard. What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes and what to know ahead of planting them? What could cause an evergreen tree to dry out? When should canna lilies be planted? Why would a peony bush not be flowering? Getting rid of lily of the valley flowers. What could impact the taste of cucumber? Saving trees with windburn. When to trim lilacs. What could cause rhubarb to die? Growing hen and chicks plants. What type of soil

33:56

Seeding, planting, and measuring the health of your...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/05/24

Today Jon Trappe and Julie Weisenhorn with the University of Minnesota joined to answer gardening questions you may have regarding the growth and health of your planting and seeding. From top soil questions, grass seed and crab grass emergence, asparagus growth and much much more! For more questions you may have with your garden and growing, learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Lawn and Turf expert Jon Trappe at extension.umn.edu.

36:54

Weather Whiplash, Removing Crown Vetch, Controlling...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/05/17

The impact this change in weather is having on our flowers, plants and lawn. What to do if you have a tree infested with emerald ash borer? Getting rid of green worms. The best way to remove crown vetch. Why hydrangeas may be slow to grow. At what temperature should vegetable plants be covered? Preventing squirrels from damaging trees. How to loosen hard soil. Big plant sales are underway. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

37:31

Identifying Grubs in the Grass, Getting Raspberries...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/05/10

The plant sale is underway at the Arboretum. Growing great Raspberries. Identifying grubs in grass. When to transplant and divide peonies and rhubarb? Picking the right tree to plant in the yard. Preventing dogs from digging holes in the yard. Plants to attract butterflies and bees. Starting over on your lawn. How to get rid of bittersweet? Growing blackberries in Minnesota. The Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

34:04

Removing Stumps and Mushrooms, Killing and Preventing...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/05/03

Tips for reseeding a bare patch on the lawn. What is goose grass and how is it different from quack grass? How to get rid of quack grass? The best way to remove a tree stump. How to get rid of mushrooms in the yard? Siberian squill removal. What to use to kill and prevent grubs? Protecting trees from deer. The best time to spray dandelions. Trimming lavender plants. Moles and voles removal. At what height should the lawn be mowed? The plant sale is underway at the arboretum. When can lawns start to

33:56

Getting rid of Buckthorn, Tips for Reseeding Your...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/04/26

Why junipers change colors. The best method to get rid of buckthorn. Fungal disease in seeds. Removing quack grass. When to put young vegetable seedlings outside. Is aerating and dethatching necessary for reseeding a lawn? Fertilizing lilacs. Maintaining young trees. How to best trim peonies. When dormant seeds will start to grow. When is it safe to remove leaves from garden beds? Benefits of a leaf and compost combination. Is it a good time to put weed and feed on the lawn? Learn more from

34:12

Plants Animals Don't Eat, Where to Grow Hostas,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/04/19

Planting potatoes properly. Is it time to use weed and feed? Plants that rabbit won't eat. Is it too late to dig up day lilies and irises? When can we clean the leaves off of plants? Will hostas grow in direct sunlight? When to divide plants? When to prune old lilac bushes Best method to divide tulips. Getting rid of red beetles that infest your plants. Maintaining a peony bush. When is the best time of the year to treat Creeping Charlie? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at

34:40

Applying Crab Grass Preventer, Getting Rid of Moss,...

WCCO"s Smart Gardens ·

2025/04/12

Is it okay to start planting onions? Can crab grass treatment be applied yet? How to get rid of a moss infestation in the yard? Is it time to remove mulch from plants? When is a good time to start raking the lawn? What is thatch and how best to handle it? Tips on getting grass seed to grow. Are there remedies for dog urine spots in the lawn? What is deadheading and why could it help plants? What to do if you think you have a sink hole in your yard?Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn

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