Garden Bite with Teri Knight

We know planting plants to attract pollinators but there's more to it. We also need to care for our soil, don't kill every insect and catch rain water. Learn why those things are important and more on today's Garden Bite. 

Last week I talked about bird feeders and squirrels. Today’s it’s about WHAT to feed those birds as winter comes roaring in… at some point. Where to place feeders and what to feed which kind of birds on today's Garden Bite. 

What? I never knew this shrub was called Winged Wahoo, but I happen to love that name. It makes sense too. The Burning Bush is beautiful and invasive and is restricted in many states now. Learn why and what it means from here forward in many states. Check out gardenbite.com for alternatives. 

If you want to keep your expensive ceramic containers for years, then you will want to listen to today's Garden Bite. I have tips to overwinter them and on my website, what can happen when moisture gets in. Take a listen and peek on gardenbite.com. 

As we head into cooler weather (or downright brutal), what do the terms "hard frost", "freeze warning" and more mean to our plants? The vegetables and perennials, the annuals and shrubs? That's on today's Garden Bite. 

The monarchs are the birds are on the move. Birds are starting their journey to warm weather and on today's Garden Bite, I share tips on making your home a way stop for them. 

Fall is a great time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. On today's Garden Bite I have a few tips on planting that you wouldn't necessarily do in the spring. Plus how long you keep on watering! 

There are many varieties of geraniums and they are fantastic in our annual containers and gardens. Lots of folks are overwintering them now. On today's Garden Bite I share how to do that and save some dollars while you're at it! 

Today's Garden Bite is all about the doo's and don'ts of planting on a septic system. Learn from me! I did it the wrong way many years ago but have discovered some great information as well as a native seed mix specifically for those areas. 

Last week we were planting bulbs for Spring bloom, today is about digging up bulbs for winter storage! Gladiolas, dahlias, cannas, begonias and elephant ears to name some! How to dig them up and how to store them on today's Garden Bite.