This episode officially welcomes two new co-hosts: Andrew Fleet and Liliana LeClaire. They join our horticulture expert, Julia Laughlin, as she discusses how to properly prune your trees, shrubs, and other ornamentals as we begin to emerge from winter.

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HLA-6403: Roses in Oklahoma

HLA-6408: Landscape Maintenance Schedule

HLA-6409: Pruning Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

HLA-6415: Training Young Shade and Ornamental Trees

HLA-6228: Annual Pruning of Fruit Trees

In this episode, Josh, Julia, and Andrew discuss some of the legends and lore surrounding our favorite Christmas plants.

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Fact Sheet: Poinsettia Care HLA-6413

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Christmas Plants

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss ways to prepare your landscape for the colder winter months, including tips for protecting plants, winterizing irrigation systems and more.

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2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss why fall is a great time for composting and some tips fro getting started with compsting.

Backyard Composting in Oklahoma

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss what conditions are needed to have beautiful fall leaf colors and some of the best trees and shrubs to plant for capturing the beauty of fall in your landscape.

Oklahoma Proven Trees

The magic of autumn in Oklahoma

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss the transition from summer to fall in the landscape and ways to take cuttings from your favorite annual plants so that you can enjoy them again next year.

Landscape Maintenance Schedule Fact Sheet

Houseplant Care Fact Sheet

In this episode Josh and Julia talk about Hügelkultur Gardening and how to use it as a sustainable landscape practice.

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss getting started with fall gardening and what you need to know to have success.

Fall Gardening Fact Sheet

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss best practices for watering your garden and landscape in the heat of summer, including Smart Irrigation technology to make you more efficient with your water use.

July is Smart Irrigation Month

EPA Water Sense

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In this episode, we dig into some tips for diagnosing pest, disease and environmental problems with plants in your landscape. Josh and Julia share some common problems to look for and how to get help addressing these issues.

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