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Andy might not like the rain, but it sure brings the colors out! In this episode, Andy explains why ornamental trees like Crabapples can be the easiest--and most difficult--trees to grow. Tons of helpful tips on tree-placement, increasing trunk thickness and producing fruit. Andy also answers a tricky listener question on growing tomatoes.
It's Recycle Day and Andy brings you a live broadcast from the Alamo Farmer's Market. With Mother's Day just around the corner, Andy gives the history of the holiday, and takes you on a stroll through the market--a GREAT place to pick up some gifts for mom!
Andy and the Wedel's gang will test your soil for you! Bring a sample on into Wedel's and they'll test it for free! Also, info on the Bloomerang Lilac and other varieties, and proper placement of Dogwoods. Listener questions on planting Evergreens and using Swiss Needle Cast treatment.
Tips on growing Douglas Firs and Spruce, knowing where to look for hidden slugs, and laying sod. Andy also gives his own account of controlling a mole infestation.
For years like this where winter overstays its welcome, Andy recommends a mini-greenhouse for starting your seeds. Also, information on pruning your fruit trees and a new natural lawn care program.
Andy clues you in on the new Downy Mildew disease that's affecting Impatiens seeds this year, and why it will change the way we grow. Andy also gives a listener advice on keeping plants during a big move, and discusses some good 'cold crops' you can put in the ground despite the weather.
Take it from Andy, winter makes you appreciate spring all the more! In this episode, you'll find some timely tips on rejuvenating your winter-worn lawn, using iron-based products to get earlier greening, and choosing the right variety of fruits for your garden.
With Spring behaving a little more normally this year, it's about time to think about seeds! Andy gives you info on successful seed-starting, using your old coffee grounds in the garden, and much more.
Andy starts the 2013 programming season with some tips for early Spring, including info about Wedel's 18th annual Spring and Flower Garden Show and the seminars being held. Andy's ready to shake off the winter blues and get to gardening!
Storing bulbs through winter, controlling deer damage to plants, and Tree Wrap as 'tree insurance' to ease splitting are all topics Andy covers in this week's show.
