It’s been hot, it’s been humid and our containers are looking a bit bedraggled. And where I live, this week is going to be worse. So, that means we need to be very attentive to our container plants. I'm talking about watering, fertilizing and mulching too on today's Garden Bite. 

Just say no. Those beetle bags are not for the vast majority of landscapes. Learn why and what to do instead. Japanese beetles feast on more than 300 types of plants and they are spreading. It's taken a while as they landed in the U.S. in 1916 but they are an invasive. I have some great information and a video to on my  website, gardenbite.com. 

I'm fortunate to have a lot of different types of birds come to my landscape. The front yard, the backyard and the sides too! I had a listener ask why wouldn't they come to her house... That's what today's Garden Bite is all about. The do's and don'ts of attracting birds. 

Oh how I love to see the wildlife in my gardens. Monarchs, of course, are a real treat but don't forget about the other butterflies that come visit. Painted Ladies are amazing, learn their story on today's Garden Bite. Red Admirals may not travel as far but they are some awesome creatures too. Fly with me on today's episode! 

With the really cold winter and spring, I was so hoping not to deal with as many Japanese Beetles. I also put down some grub control last year. So what are the results? Find out on today's Garden Bite and learn more about these invasive pests. 

I had plans! But some wicked roots go in my way. Time for Plan B. This is the story of what gardening is about! Adapt and pivot. Today's Garden Bite is a lesson for all gardeners, the new Green Thumbs, the Brown Thumbs and all of us in between! 

My neighbor is moving and he had nowhere to keep his Jade plant! Lucky me, thanks, Earl. Since I haven't had one before I did some research on repotting and care of jade plants. Follow my journey on today's Garden Bite! 

Lupines always make me think of the North Shore. Riding motorcycles through Bayfield, Wisconsin, I was thrilled to see all the fantastic lupines blooming! There are 2 kinds of lupines. The wild lupine aka sundial lupine and an invasive. Find out what butterfly is endangered and why wild lupines are so important to this butterfly. Check out today's Garden Bite! 

There are some good bugs and then there are some bad ass bugs! Find out who's who and how to identify them. There's good reason to keep these bugs around and not use chemicals until you KNOW who you're dealing with. Go to my website for identification and more info. 

There was a whole lot of grilling going on in my neighborhood over the holiday weekend! My suspicion is that it was mostly meat, however, grilling your vegetables is mighty tasty. Including lettuce! I have tips to grilling those vegetables and some recipes too on today's Garden Bite!