<ul><li>Shannon joined Garden Supply Company during COVID and takes care of houseplants and tropical plants.</li><li>The houseplant industry exploded during COVID; interest in rare plants has tapered off, but basics and standards remain popular.</li><li>Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, are Shannon's favorite due to their hardiness and variety.</li><li>Ideal time to repot houseplants is at the beginning or end of the growing season, not during dormancy in winter.</li><li>Using a nursery pot inside a decorative pot has multiple benefits, including reduced weight and easier monitoring of the plant's health.</li><li>Customers need to learn about their plants' specific needs, as factors like humidity, sunlight, and proximity to air vents affect their growth.</li><li>When repotting, increase pot size by no more than two inches to ensure the roots can colonize the space and prevent stagnant water.</li><li>Overwatering is a common reason for houseplant failure; establish a consistent watering schedule and check moisture levels.</li><li>Use warm water and consider adding soap to help with water absorption and break surface tension.</li><li>For exterior plants, soapy water can help with dry spots in the lawn or soil under hedges.</li><li>Maintain consistent watering and monitor plant needs for healthier houseplants.</li><li>The podcast hosts recommend feeling plants and checking for moisture, not just watering on a schedule.</li><li>Repotting during the growing season is ideal to avoid disrupting growth.</li><li>Experiment with different soil types to accommodate various watering habits and preferences.</li></ul>

Shannon joined Garden Supply Company during COVID and takes care of houseplants and tropical plants.The houseplant industry exploded during COVID; interest in rare plants has tapered off, but basics and standards remain popular.Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, are Shannon's favorite due to their hardiness and variety.Ideal time to repot houseplants is at the beginning or end of the growing season, not during dormancy in winter.Using a nursery pot inside a decorative pot has multiple benefits, including reduced weight and easier monitoring of the plant's health.Customers need to learn about their plants' specific needs, as factors like humidity, sunlight, and proximity to air vents affect their growth.When repotting, increase pot size by no more than two inches to ensure the roots can colonize the space and prevent stagnant water.Overwatering is a common reason for houseplant failure; establish a consistent watering schedule and check moisture levels.Use warm water and consider adding soap to help with water absorption and break surface tension.For exterior plants, soapy water can help with dry spots in the lawn or soil under hedges.Maintain consistent watering and monitor plant needs for healthier houseplants.The podcast hosts recommend feeling plants and checking for moisture, not just watering on a schedule.Repotting during the growing season is ideal to avoid disrupting growth.Experiment with different soil types to accommodate various watering habits and preferences.

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Keith Ramsey discusses a program called "Host A Hive" where you can learn about beekeeping by overseeing a hive maintained at Garden Supply Company. He also discusses bee swarms, maintaining a hive, and the importance of bees to the landscape.

Keith Ramsey discusses a program called "Host A Hive" where you can learn about beekeeping by overseeing a hive maintained at Garden Supply Company. He also discusses bee swarms, maintaining a hive, and the importance of bees to the landscape.

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In this week's podcast Keith Ramsey talks about something that started in WWI with homeowners turning their front laws into vegetable gardens. He gives you tips on starting one of your own and how to maintain it.

In this week's podcast Keith Ramsey talks about something that started in WWI with homeowners turning their front laws into vegetable gardens. He gives you tips on starting one of your own and how to maintain it.

Victory Gardens

This podcast covers container gardening. Point covered include, appropriate plants and trees for containers and how to maintain them.

This podcast covers container gardening. Point covered include, appropriate plants and trees for containers and how to maintain them.

Container Gardening

A discussion on how to improve your landscape and picking the right professional landscaper.

In The Garden with Keith Ramsey

What preparations in your garden now to set you up for spring and beyond.

Learn about the benefits of our red clay soils in North Carolina and how to properly prepare for planting.

NC Soils

An education about growing with North Carolina soil.

In the Garden - NC Soil

Tips on watering plants and lawns.

Watering

Choosing the right houseplant for your space and how to maintain it and keep it healthy.

Choosing the right houseplant for your space and how to maintain it and keep it healthy.

House Plants

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