Spring has arrived, which means the gardening questions have started coming into Extension offices. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we answer some of the questions that have come into our offices. Learn about planting grass in the spring, managing invasive plants, fertilizing fruit trees, and more!

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Skip to what you want to know:  

  00:27 – Welcome, Ken. Have we gotten our garden seeds started, a Good Growing Grow Along seed update, and an anniversary. 

  05:28 - I have a bare patch of ground, when should I plant grass seed? 

  08:38 – What is this plant?

  09:27 – What is causing the stippling on the rhododendron leaves?

  13:13 – My African violet has mealy bugs. How do I get rid of them? 

  16:18 – Bradford pear is becoming invasive but can still be bought. What are you doing to stop it from being sold?

  21:57 – Managing honeysuckle, can I spray now?

  24:38 - Wintercreeper

  26:35 – What do we do about our homes being invaded by the multi-colored Asian lady beetle?

  30:18 – How much fertilizer should I put on my fruit trees? 

  33:59 - Will cicadas affect my trees this year?  

  37:14 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

Management of Invasive Plants and Pests of Illinois

Bush honeysuckle management

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