The gardening program for gardeners and non-gardeners.

Roots and Shoots: It's Frog ID week!

Hilarious gardening expert Sabrina Hahn answers all your gardening questions big and small. Roots and Shoots is the gardening program for green thumbs and non-gardeners. Join the program live on ABC Radio Perth twice a week.

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On today's show:

01:30 How to treat mealybugs. 

07:59 Mark shares his knowledge on native mints. Discover the best one to grow for your tastebuds. 

10:48 Tips on encouraging a young Lychee tree to bear fruit. 

12:48 Scale on your Fig tree? Here's what to do.

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Surprising uses for Australian native mint

Sab and Gianni discuss how to prevent your dog's pee from wreaking havoc on your grass. 

14:00 - Does my Pinkabelle apple tree have a nutrient deficiency? 

21:40 - How to stop dog wee from ruining your lovely lawn.

32:05 - How to revive a tawdry-looking tree turmeric.

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Help, my dog's pee is destroying my lawn!

On today's show:

00:12 Kitty litter can be a good tool for your garden. Here is where to use it, and where to avoid. 

06:56 Your roses are made of two parts: the rootstock and the scion or top stock. What to do if your roses are only shooting from the rootstock. 

12:19 Weevils on your Blackberry tree? Find out how to get rid of them!  

17:50 What to do when the leaves on your Magnolia tree turn brown. 

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

How to use kitty litter in your garden

Sab and Gianni deep dive into the fantastical world of fungi, and how to grow your own at home. 

4:30 - What's the best way to seal off a cut after grafting fruit trees? 

30:28 - How to grow your own mushrooms at home, with Diego Oliveira aka. The FunGuy WA

36:03 - How to encourage friendly fungi to spread throughout your lawn 

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

How to easily grow fantastic fungi and tasty mushrooms at home

On today's show:

02:50 Your citrus tree was damaged by the heat. Should you water and fertilise it at the same time to revive it? 

04:40 The peach tree in your garden is too large. What is the best way to reduce the height? 

07:20 Why you might be seeing more ant colonies in your garden, and what you can do about it. 

20:55  The Aspidistra plant is known for being almost impossible to kill. So, why could it be dying? 

Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720

Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Roots and Shoots: It's Frog ID week!

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