Garden Bite with Teri Knight

Yesterday we fed our annuals and perennials, today's Garden Bite is about feeding your shrubs and trees. When, why and how much!

While I'm not much for using any chemicals on my plants, that doesn't mean you can't use some fertilizers. Today's Garden Bite is about using organic fertilizers on your annuals and perennials. What NPK is, what they do for the plants and the best methods and why! 

There are times when height is wonderful with plants... and then there are times when they flop over due to their height. There are methods to control height. I describe them on today's Garden Bite including when to cut them back if that's how you want to control it. 

Herbs are mighty tasty for humans and pollinators too! What herbs pique the interest of pollinators? From caterpillars to butterflies and bees too. Take a listen and a look at my website, Garden Bite! See a swallowtail caterpillar munching away... Pick for yourself and leave some of them to flower.

Tomatoes take a little effort to plant. Or you can make a lot of effort. Your choice. I do have methods on today's Garden Bite. What I do and also a video with me on my former tv show "Dig In Minnesota" and Mr. Tomato Man! There are some great tips all the way around and you'll also learn more about planting peppers. Soil temperature is key. 

You've made a monetary investment in your trees and shrubs, now you really need to spend some time. Time taking care of them by putting them on a watering schedule. Learn more on today's Garden Bite. How to figure out the amount of water and how often to water them! 

On today's Garden Bite I talk about the investment of trees, what NOT to plant and some ideas of trees to plant instead. I talked with my friend, an Arborist, for great ideas. Hint, she calls Autumn Blaze Maple, Autumn Disaster...  

Blueberries are loaded with the good stuff AND they taste great in everything. Growing blueberry bushes does require some work, especially for those of us in northern climates and without acidic soil. Learn how on today's Garden Bite and also some great suggestions on cultivars.

Today I'm sharing plants for pollinators and also hummingbird attractors! There are lots of them and I have a comprehensive list that includes trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials too. Go to Garden Bite website for all the details. 

Today's Garden Bite is about plant shopping. Some tips and tricks to help in your selections to get the most bang for your buck! And have FUN!