Summer is right around the corner and it's time to think about protecting your trees from summer storm damage. Eric from Davey Tree joins Doug and Jess to talk about preserving your trees and how the cicadas can damage them. Plus, they talk to callers about weigela pruning, getting rid of moss, and favorite new varieties. 

Happy Mother's Day from Doug and Jess! They talk about tomato varieties they are excited about this growing season. Doug tells Jess about seeing the Vatican Gardens on his recent trip to Italy. They also answer questions from callers on pinching back butterfly bushes, roots on an amethyst falls wisteria, planting white Easter lilies outside & when to expect cicadas. 

Learn when to plant annuals and warm season plants. Jess was solo this week and talked about the importance of supporting local farmers. Davey Tree's Rob Kruljac joined Jess to discuss tree curb appeal and what types of tree are good for the street or the yard. Jess answered a question on when to harvest oregano and other perennial herbs. She also gave advice to a caller on forsythia plants with transplant shock.

Spring means dandelions and other lawn weeds are in bloom. Learn how to manage them organically and get advice for planting tree from arborist Miles Stephens from The Davey Tree Company. Plus, Jess talks to a caller about creating new planting beds

Learn how to manage weeds with newspaper, how to handle different soil types and tips for early planting.

Spring troubles are cropping up for gardeners. Doug and Jess talk about controlling bagworms, fertilizing the lawn, and dealing with ornamental pear damage. Plus, tips for rooting roses, planting lettuce, and harvesting garlic.

Doug was solo this week and talked about planting radishes and carrots in the same bed and his Gardening With Friends Video series. Davey Tree's Rob Kruljac and his new associate Eric told Doug about proper mulch application to tree roots and what trees they feel should be planted more often. They also answered questions from callers about moving raspberries, animals digging holes in backyards, debris under a hemlock tree and black spots on a weeping pear tree's leaves. 

They talk with callers about pea planting, managing chipmunks, impatiens downy mildew, and deer-resistant plants.

Doug and Jess are ready to get planting! Rob from Davey Tree answered all of Jess and Doug's tree related questions. They also talked with callers about cucumber plants and getting rid of ground ivy.

Jess shares tips for early fruit tree care, shade gardening, and weed control. Plus, she talks to callers about compost, surprise plants and spring planting