As I discussed trees yesterday, I wanted to talk about watering newly planted trees and shrubs. They need regular and consistent watering until root systems establish. Root systems of bare root, containerized, and balled and burlapped trees and shrubs have been severely reduced or restricted by nursery management practices. Learn best practices on today's show. 

My favorite arborist, Faith Appelquist, shared her thoughts on the worst trees for planting. Tree selection is a big deal, they’re an investment in dollars and time.  There are lots of considerations, one of those is the mature size of the tree you select. Learn more on today's Garden Bite with some good selections!

As more and more folks are interested in their outdoor spaces, privacy is an issue that’s come up. Aside from building a fence, which, at this time with lumber prices through the roof, may not be desirable, a friendly fence may be! What are some of the best "friendly" fences for our zone 4 climate

Tis tick season! Deer ticks and wood ticks are the most common, both of which are annoying blood sucking pests, however, the deer tick , also known as the black legged tick, is a whole other issue as they’re a vector for Lyme Disease and other diseases. Learn more about how to identify them and avoid them. 

I’ve never been one to add a lot of chemicals to my gardens. I‘ve always felt that  taking care of the soil by using compost and manure with the occasional milorganite (which adds nitrogen) has been good enough.  But, really, to boost the bloom and get the foliage flashing -  fertilizing is the ticket.  So here are some tips on fertilizing for annuals and perennials.

While some of you may have already done this…. Gladiolas, dahlias and cannas are bulbs we in cold climates can plant now for summer bloom! Alliums, oriental lilies, begonias and bulbs I can’t pronounce are also on that list. How and when to plant and a new dahlia for 2021 on today's Garden Bite!

So many folks are growing vegetables and herbs in containers and wondering what size container they should use and what TYPE of container. Certain containers create issues for your plants.

So many folks are growing vegetables and herbs in containers and wondering what size container they should use and what TYPE of container. Certain containers create issues for your plants. 

Happy Moms day coming this Sunday!  This particular celebration is one that the U.S. can call their own. A woman named Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases “second Sunday in May” and “Mother’s Day” in 1912 being very specific that the apostrophe for mothers day was in there so that people would celebrate their own mother not just all moms. A trip to your local garden center!

Those of us with northern gardens sometimes have zone envy!  As I’ve talked about before, climate change is changing our frost dates, temperatures are rising and I’m thinking we could test the waters for zone 5 native plants. I name a few on today's episode!