Grumpy helps a reader tackle stubborn sucker growth, shares his favorite shade-loving caladiums, and breaks down the different varieties of bell peppers. Plus, don’t miss his very special Tip of the Week!

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer

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Grumpy tackles readers’ questions about choosing the best clover for your lawn, troubleshoots common crepe myrtle problems, and spotlights the Plant of the Week: the 'Diamond Spire' Gardenia.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer

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In this episode, Grumpy shares his top deer-resistant plant picks for Florida gardens, discusses tree and shrub fertilizer, and delivers a hot tip you won’t want to miss for successful spring planting.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer

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 On the Season 4 debut, Grumpy answers readers’ questions about what you can grow from seedling to tree in a wet area, shares plants that help keep groundhogs from digging, and introduces the Plant of the Week: 'Radiance' Abelia.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer

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Ask Grumpy is back for Season 4! Starting March 11, 2026, new episodes drop every Wednesday through April 29. In this eight-episode season, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, answers your toughest gardening questions with his trademark wit and no-nonsense advice. From keeping deer out of your yard to fixing crepe myrtle woes and recommending standout plants like 'Diamond Spire' gardenia and 'White Wedding' hydrangea, Grumpy has you covered. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you do not miss an episode, and visit southernliving.com/askgrumpy for more.

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On the season finale of Ask Grumpy, a reader struggles with a dying Japanese Maple. Plus, the tip of the week.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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What to know about daffodil bulbs. Plus, the tip of the week. 

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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A reader has a weed dilemma. Plus, the gripe of the month.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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 A reader asks about sowing seeds. Plus, Grumpy’s tip of the week.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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A reader has concerns about their white-spotted tomatoes. Plus, the plant of the week. 

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy

Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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