Garden Bite with Teri Knight

Maples are always exceptional for fall color but I have a few others that offer brilliant color and a couple other surprises including one that will attract a lot of birds! They also work in small yards! Check them out today and on my website too.

It's all about planting garlic and the slight differences you need to make when planting in cold climates! The do's and don'ts and my experience. Go to my website gardenbite.com to see pictures and get more information! 

As we work our way into Fall there are some plants that we all associate with that time of year.  I talked about some Fall options last week, in particular, mums - the annual kind and the hardy mums! But what about perennials, some natives? It's also a good time to plant trees. How about taking a look at some different trees? It's on today's 'Bite! 

The University of MN Extension, as every other State University extension around the country does, answers gardeners questions. This year the top topics included stressed maples and evergreens, insects and invasive species. Learn about them and what to do! Check out my website, gardenbite.com also!

Fall is a great time to seed your lawn and do a number of other chores. In Minnesota we've experienced severe drought which has led to dead grass and warnings on what you should and should not do for your lawn. While we received rain we are still not out of the woods, so to speak. Today's 'Bite is about how to reseed dead areas of your lawn (how to know it's really dead) and what NOT to do. 

Recently someone I know had a nasty run-in with poison ivy. It’s nothing to be trifled with! Not everyone has a major reaction but once you have, you will continue to have a bad reaction. If it’s in an area of your yard you want it GONE. First, make sure that's what it is. Then there are a lot of precautions you must take to ensure your safety along with pets and others. Please listen to my podcast then go to my website where I have MUCH more information on how to get rid of it. I don't normally advocate using chemicals, but, for this stuff I do!

Happy Labor day, a holiday to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. As for worker PLANTS, let me tell you who to salute and, possibly select, for your own gardens on today's Garden Bite!

We're headed toward Labor Day weekend but that means there's still plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor spaces. As more and more, we consider our impact on our planet, have you ever considered Eco-friendly furniture?  When I had my television show, Dig In Minnesota, I had the opportunity to find out more about polywood... plastic is used to create sturdy recycled furniture. They've come a long way! Check it and find the video on my website gardenbite.com. 

The fall planted bulbs are starting to show up at local nurseries. These are those spring bloomers like tulips and crocus. But there’s also garlic, which will be ready to harvest in early August. Learn how to select the best bulbs, how to plant and care for them into winter. 

Your petunias are pooped and it's time freshen up those annual containers with some fall color. Oh yes, there are mums, but there are also plenty of other plants to add the pop back into your planters. Check 'em out on my website too. Gardenbite.com