Trees, shrubs and vines are all considered woody perennials. We talk with a horticulturist about how to select the right ones for your garden and how to keep them happy and healthy.

Woody Perennials

Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.

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Containers are a great option for tricky spots in your garden. We talk about selecting plants, containers and soil for pots. And we look at how to grow seeds inside and successfully transfer them to your garden.

Container gardening

A successful native garden requires planning. We talk with nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll about how to select the right plants and how to determine their location in your garden. We also talk about how to prepare soil and spring prairie maintenance. Click here for list for more info on prairie gardens.

Prairie garden design principles

It’s finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs.

Starting seeds and pruning trees

Sometimes less is more. We talk with retired UW Extension horticulture specialist Diana Alfuth about what to put in your soil that actually helps your garden. We also talk about the correct way to water in drought conditions.

Stop micromanaging your soil

Our early spring is one more reminder that our climate is changing. We look at how to still get good results in your garden despite changing temperatures and precipitation levels. We also look at how to correctly prune fruit trees.

Woody Perennials

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