KSL Greenhouse
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen live on Saturdays from 8-11am.
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 4/26/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse
- Plant of the week: Easy Wave Petunia
- 9 o’clock feature: Designing Container Gardens
- 10 o’clock feature: Caring for Container Gardens
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Caring for Container Gardens
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse10:05- Feature: Caring for Container Gardens
10:20- What would be a good ornamental tree for the south side of my house?
- Can I put my old potting soil on my lawn?
- What’s a good mounding petunia to plant as opposed to the ones that become straggly?
- If I remove the grass around the base of my fruit trees, what do I put down instead?
- Is it time to apply GrubEx?
- Is it a good idea to use cocoa mulch as a ground cover to keep the snails and cats away?
- What’s the best waterwise sod I can get?
10:35- How long do I need to wait to put grass clippings in the furrows of my garden?
- Is it too late to prune my honey locust this year?
- Is there a privacy hedge that will tolerate shady conditions?
- What fruits and vegetables would not do well in a planter?
- Am I supposed to deadhead daffodil flowers when they die?
- What can I do for a Pillar Boxwood that has winter burn on the southwest face and is green on the north face?
- Are alpine geraniums available in the U.S., and will they grow in Utah?
- What can I do about the rats eating my lobelias?
- How do I know when to harvest garlic that I planted last fall?
10:50- What can I do to prevent the edges of my privet bushes from turning dark brown?
- Is there a reason why pine trees die from the top or bottom?
- What can I do about the early infestation of aphids on my rose of Sharon bush?
- What’s the best way to control tobacco budworms that seem to infest my petunias?
- How do I treat sycamore anthracnose?
- What are some bushes or shrubs that can fill a space with full sun in Davis County?
- What are the top two peach trees to grow?
- Why is my weeping spruce struggling this spring?
- Can I prune out the dead branches of my lilacs?
- If I’m using walls of water to protect my tomato plants, can I plant them now?
- Is there a safe weed killer to use around the trunk of fruit trees?
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Designing Container Gardens
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse9:05- Feature: Designing Container Gardens
9:20- Should I dethatch my lawn?
- What should I do about the strawberries in my grow boxes if the soil is hard?
- What’s the best treatment for scale on my evergreen Clematis?
- Is there anything I can do to fix the broken bark on my young peach tree after a dog chewed on it?
- How often should the soil in a large planter be refreshed, and is it okay to only replace and mix about half the soil?
9:35- What should I spray on my fruit trees and when?
- When and how should I transition from cutting the lawn short in the fall and long in the summer?
- Why have only 3 out of my 11 apple trees blossomed?
- Is it best to remove the grass and weeds around the base of my bare root trees before planting them, and do I need to form a “bowl” for watering?
- Can zucchini seeds be planted now?
- When should I put grub killer on my lawn?
9:50- What do I do if I missed pruning my peach tree?
- Will the Sucker Punch help if my Mohican Wayfaring Tree Viburnums are sending out lots of suckers?
- What are some pine trees I can plant in my backyard on a steep hill?
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Plant of the Week: Easy Wave Petunia
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Easy Wave Petunia
8:20- Is liquid lawn aeration worth trying?
- When’s the best time to apply grub and sod webworm killer?
- Does my golden zucchini have powdery mildew?
- What tomato varieties can be grown in large pots, and how should I water them?
- Is it time to fertilize lawns yet?
8:35- What can I do if my peach tree’s leaves are curling and have aphids?
- What's causing my tomatoes’ leaves to curl?
- Do deer eat petunias?
- Will my lilacs get new growth, or are they too old now?
- Are there any petunias that are snail resistant?
8:50- Can I use Replenish topsoil in containers?
- How much should I be watering if I just put down sod?
- Should I cut back my hellebores when they reach the end of the season?
- Is it possible to put too much grub killer down?
- Does my lawn have necrotic ring spot?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 4/19/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Passionflower
- 9 o’clock feature: Mulching in the Spring
- 10 o’clock feature: Planting Potatoes in Your Garden
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Planting Potatoes in Your Garden
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Planting Potatoes in Your Garden
10:20- How do I prune a tree peony that’s tall and spindly?
- Should I cut back the sprouts coming up from the ground, or should I just let them grow?
- How are my nearly dead trees putting out new branches?
- Would a flowering plum pollinate my Sweet Treat Pluerry like a crabapple pollinates an apple?
- Do I need to pinch the blooms off my new peach trees this year, and when do I do a systemic treatment for borers?
- What’s causing some of my English walnuts to shrivel and dry up?
- Do diluted or dissolved vinegar and baking soda work as pesticide or fertilizer?
- How can I keep holly bushes alive if my soil isn’t acidic enough?
10:35- How do I get rid of puncturevine?
- How long should I use ring irrigation for a tree?
- Can bulbs be planted now?
- What’s a good mulch to work into the soil for a flower garden?
- What should I do if my maple tree that broke in a windstorm last year is growing from the bottom again?
- What’s the name of the fertilizer I can put around peach trees?
- Are there any pines that look similar to subalpine firs that could thrive at a high elevation?
- Is it okay to spray Roundup on the weeds growing through our rocks and, if so, would this be harmful to pets?
10:50- When do I spray pesticide for worms on my peach tree?
- What can I do to level out my lumpy lawn?
- Will my cherries set fruit if I saw no bees while they were in bloom?
- How do I get rid of dandelions?
- Do I need to pull off my weed barrier and just keep them weeded by hand?
- Should I do something about my garden soil being extremely high in phosphate?
- Is it too late to prune raspberry bushes and, if not, how low should I prune?
- Is it too early to plant green beans and sweet corn?
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Mulching in the Spring
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Mulching in the Spring
9:20- How long does it take for bare root rose bushes to start showing signs of growth?
- What can I use urea for in my vegetable garden?
- Is it okay to prune grapes now, and how much of the vine should be cut back?
- How do I get rid of quackgrass in my flower bed?
9:35- Should I keep treating my iceberg roses with ferti-lome, or is there a better option?
- Is it too late to plant an Asian pear tree?
- How do I control vinca and Gambel oak shoots?
- What perennials can be planted late in the season?
9:50- How do I plant my perennial seeds directly in the soil if I have mulch in my flower beds?
- How do I leach the salt out of my vegetable garden soil?
- Is it okay to spray Surflan in between my raised garden bed?
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Plant of the Week: Passionflower
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Passionflower
8:20- What are false sea onions?
- Is it time to apply lawn fertilizer, and does it need to be watered in?
- When do I apply billbug insecticide, and does it need to be watered in?
- When can I plant zucchini from seed?
- When should I spray for powdery mildew on my red maples?
- Is it too late to prune rose bushes?
- How do I get rid of the hundreds of sowbugs in my garden boxes?
- What’s the best way to get my laurels healthy again if they have brown leaves with holes?
8:35- Is a mixture of ammonia diluted in water okay to spray on the lawn?
- What’s causing my pluerry tree to look different?
- What’s the difference between a pluerry and a cherry plum?
- Should I put down grub treatment now?
- Is setting my sprinklers to water three times a day for 10 minutes too much?
- What do I need to do to prevent my Roma tomatoes from curling their leaves and rotting at the bottom?
8:50- What’s the best way to dig up my rose bush?
- How do I get rid of Creeping Charlie invading my flower bed?
- What’s the best way to revive spindly privet hedges?
- What can I do to help my maple tree if it has iron deficiency?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 4/12/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Dianthus
- 9 o’clock feature: What to Know About Pre-Emergent Weed Killers
- 10 o’clock feature: Best Practices for Planting Landscape Trees
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Best Practices for Planting Landscape Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:0510:20- Can I put Q4 Plus now to kill bindweed? Do I need to put water in pre-emergent?
- What are some recommendations for bushes to put around a house on new construction?
- How do I know I’m getting the right amount of water for tomatoes in my drip system?
- Are there any varieties of grass seed and shade trees that would be best to plant over a septic field?
- When can I plant my bare root fruit trees?
- Is it too late to prune my roses? If I already put pre-emergent down, how long do I have to wait before I can put down mulch?
10:35- Is aeration important or not really necessary?
- Should I cut the dead parts off of my peony?
- Should I cut the brown tops off my Canby Thornless raspberries?
- When should I spray for powdery mildew on my red maples?
- Is there anything I can do about my plum tree leaves curling up?
- Is it possible to grow a lime tree in Utah County?
- How do I get rid of speedwell over a large area?
10:50- What should I do if my Siberian crabapple trees have been damaged by deer?
- Can I put a star-of-Bethlehem in a pot?
- What can I do if the leaves of my laurels are turning brown even though the branches are still green?
- Is there anything I can do to prevent the ring spot from coming back?
- Would haskap berries do well in Utah?
- Where can I get the local cherry raisins?
- How far can I safely cut my grapevines back this time of year, and what’s the best way to approach this?
- Is it a good time to plant forsythia?
- Should I turn on the sprinklers and water at least once a week if my yard is very dry?
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What to Know About Pre-Emergent Weed Killers
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:059:20- Is it worth having my lawn soil tested and, if so, how would I do that?
- Where would I find information regarding the best way to care for my lawn?
- Should I be worried if a lot more water ran out of the pruned ends of my grapes?
- How do I get rid of star-of-Bethlehem?
- What’s the best method for planting a mango from seed?
- Is it time to unlock the pruners yet?
- Where can I find fungicide products with Captan or Ferbam?
9:35- If I plant a birch tree in Juab County, do I need to worry about borers harming that tree?
- Is there such a thing as a dwarf multi-variety Japanese plum, and where’s the best place to find one?
- Can I get all the dead grass out of my lawn and then mulch it back in again?
- Is it time to aerate?
- How do I get rid of all the tiny ants in my garden?
9:50- When can I plant yellow squash?
- Is it too early to put out growing blooming strawberry starts on the bench?
- Can I use Grass B Gon on my strawberry patch?
- Why are there no blossoms on my daffodils?
- Can I use a Spot weed killer on a section of my garden that’s separated by cement curbing from the grass on the other side?
- Can I remove bent grass or kill it out of my Kentucky bluegrass lawn?
- Is it a good idea to lay a weed barrier?
- What are some recommendations for a short tree in my front flower bed?
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Plant of the Week: Dianthus
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Dianthus
8:20- Can dahlia bulbs be planted now or is there still danger of frost?
- Is it too early to reseed my lawn?
- What’s the best way to prune out most of the canes on my hybrid tea roses?
- Does liquid pre-emergent need to be watered in?
- If I plant rose bushes where my sprinklers will hit my lawn, will it get too much water?
- What’s the best way to get rid of vinca minor?
- What’s a good white flowering ornamental tree to plant?
- What pre-emergent product should I get and where can I find them?
- When and how do I prune weigela and silver linden?
8:35- What are the best plants that are resistant to grasshoppers?
- Why aren’t the flowers in our hanging baskets doing well?
- What’s the best way to get rid of dandelions in the lawn?
- Is there anything I can do to stop wasps from establishing themselves in my yard?
- Will a pre-emergent keep my grass seed from growing?
- If my orchid lost its blossoms but still has the long stem and green leaves, should I still keep it?
8:50- Should I be worried if I sowed TTT fescue seeds more than a week ago and nothing’s coming up yet?
- What are some everbearing strawberry variety recommendations, and when should I plant them?
- Is it okay to put dry fertilizer with pre-emergent down without watering it in now?
- What would happen if I planted my Christmas amaryllis bulb in a pot on my porch after forgetting about it, and is it too late to try to bloom it?
- Where can I shop for a new Rainier cherry tree, and when’s the best time to plant it?
- When’s the best time to cut back a burning bush?
- Is it a good idea to prune a few inches from the top of growing bulb onions?
- Why are my fruit tree branches curving up and shooting straight upward with no other branching?
- How and when should I prune my Oregon grapes?
- Would the Prairie Rose crabapple be as hardy as the other crabapples?
- What are some trees or plants that can go near septic fields?
- What’s the right way to trim overgrown lilac bushes?
- For landscaping, is rubber mulch better or worse than wood mulch?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 4/5/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Peony
- 9 o’clock feature: KSL Greenhouse Extra Q&A Time
- 10 o’clock feature: No 10am
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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KSL Greenhouse Extra Q&A Time
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- When’s a good time to transplant my peonies to a sunnier spot?
- When’s a good time to thin my iris?
- How do I treat for borers on my Weeping Flowering Plum?
- Can I plant in the same spot where my Celebration Maple tree was?
- When’s a good time to have raspberries and blackberries shipped, and what are some recommended blackberry varieties?
- Can I transplant my peonies at this time if shoots are just starting to come up?
- Should I prune out the large branches of my lilac?
- How damp should the soil be for my potted seedlings if they’re at a windowsill?
9:20- Is there anything I can do to discourage squirrels from eating through the wiring on my patio lights?
- What’s damaging my lawn? Is it time to apply a systemic on my cottonwood for borers?
- What can I do to stop the bark of my Fuji apple tree from peeling?
- Should I put down a thick layer of mulch or make a weed barrier as well as the mulch?
- What would be a good semi-dwarf nectarine for my yard?
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Plant of the Week: Peony
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Peony
8:20- Can I dig up a 1-year-old lilac bush and transplant it and, if so, can I put it between two rose bushes?
- Is it good to mow the lawn before applying liquid pre-emergent?
- What type of Jerusalem artichokes is best for flavor?
- Is it too late to prune my peach tree?
- How do I care for my deodar cedar so that it grows healthy and well?
- Is it safe to spray Hi-Yield Killzall around my tree to kill the weeds around it?
8:35- When do I spray for grubs on my lawn, and do I need to keep the dogs away when I do?
- What are some evergreen Dwarf Columnar Mugo Pines that are small or narrow?
- Why is there no fragrance on my peony?
- Why are my peonies scorching?
- Should I apply dormant oil and fungicide today or wait?
- If my tulip bulbs dried out, are they dead or can they be planted?
- What’s the best way to kill bur buttercup in an open dirt field?
- How would I facilitate drainage and improve my clay soil?
- What’s the best way to kill Siberian elms?
- How do I control lilac shoots?
8:50- Is there a natural pest repellent I can use for bugs on my peach and apple trees?
- Why haven’t my peonies bloomed?
- Can I plant a single-leaf pinyon and a-two needle pinyon together to get pine nuts?
- What should I know about the hibiscus?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 3/29/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest host: Dave Mecham
- Plant of the week: Forsythia
- 9 o’clock feature: How to Control Pocket Gophers
- 10 o’clock feature: Short Season Vegetables
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Short Season Vegetables
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Dave Mecham10:05- Feature: Short Season Vegetables
10:20- Are there any roses or hibiscus that will overwinter in pots?
- What’s digging up the holes in my lawn?
- Is there anything I can do about the dog pee spots on my lawn?
- How long will my bare root trees last in the plastic bag they're in?
10:35- Should I put any fertilizer in the hole where my roses were?
- Do I need to protect my perennials and shrubs from the Nutsedge weed killer, and if I also need to overseed my lawn, when should I spray?
- Can Asian pear trees be pruned back smaller?
- Can I put weed and feed on my lawn now?
10:50- How do I get rid of tall fescue?
- How do I get rid of ivy that was planted around my foundation?
- Can I seed the bare spots on my lawn now?
- Where can I go to find the recommended potting soils?
- When should I do the first mow on my lawn and how short?
- What’s the largest peach variety I can plant in Salt Lake?
- Should I use crabgrass preventer fertilizer?
- What will happen to my blue spruce tree if I take out every other limb to let more moisture through?
- What can I do about the powdery mildew on my Euonymus?
- Should I or should I not put tall fescue grass seed mixture on my lawn?
- Where can I find products with captan or ferbam?
- Is now a good time to overseed Kentucky bluegrass?
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How to Control Pocket Gophers
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Dave Mecham9:05- Feature: How to Control Pocket Gophers
9:20- How long does 2,4-D have to sit on the leaves of my roses before it becomes rainproof?
- What’s the best way to control leafminers on my Angel Wing begonia?
9:35- Is it too late to prune nectarine and peach trees?
- Is there any way to prevent squash bugs before I plant my garden?
- When and how much do I prune my forsythia?
- Should I be treating my peach tree for insects even though it's never had any problems?
- What’s the advantage of leaving worm casts on the ground to dissolve naturally?
9:50- What are some treatment options for billbugs and cranberry girdlers?
- Is today a good day to apply pre-emergent?
- Can I save an amaryllis to have for next December?
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Plant of the Week: Forsythia
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Dave Mecham8:05- Plant of the week: Forsythia
8:20- Is it safe to use new pressure-treated 2x6’s for grow box sides?
- Should I hire a professional to treat borer holes and, if so, how do I find someone who’s good?
- If I already have borer issues on my Purple Autumn Ash tree, how do I know when to cut my losses and plant a new tree?
- Is Isoxaben better than Prodiamine?
- Can I plant new shrubs in the same holes where my old shrubs were?
- When is it safe to put my forsythia in the ground?
8:35- If I use mulch to prevent weeds, will it also prevent the perennials from coming up?
- How low can I cut my forsythia?
- Is four the right number of times to fertilize in a season?
8:50- Is there a spray I can use that will kill the pasture grass but keep my raspberry plants alive?
- Is my peach tree too tall for branching out?
- How do I get rid of squirrels?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 3/22/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Knock Out Roses
- 9 o’clock feature: Weed Management in Flower Beds
- 10 o’clock feature: All About Dwarf Fruit Trees
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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All About Dwarf Fruit Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: All About Dwarf Fruit Trees
10:20- What can I plant in my new home?
- How can I increase my yield on my Red Pontiac potatoes?
- When do I aerate?
- When do I put iron chelate on maples?
10:35- Why are the leaves of my peppers turning bright purple?
- When should I do a soil application of iron for peach trees and raspberries?
- Is there a resource for knowing how to prune different types of fruit trees?
- Can I put waterwise flower beds and trees on the same drip zone as my vegetable garden?
- How can I get rid of grass in my flower beds?
- Would I be able to control aphids if I plant a Corinthian Linden tree?
- Can I espalier dwarf peach trees in a south-facing area behind my garden boxes?
- Is there a climbing vine that voles won't eat?
- What variety of maple tree would be good to plant in sandy soil?
10:50- When's the best time to plant new strawberries and raspberries?
- What's the name of the pre-emergent that kills black medic and spurge seeds?
- What can I do to save my trees if pocket gophers have been eating the roots?
- When do I spray dormant oil on Japenese plums to prevent aphids?
- What vegetables can I plant now?
- Should I still prune my Honeycrisp apple trees and apply dormant oil spray now?
- How can I prevent worm holes in my apples?
- Why isn't my deodar cedar growing?
- What does it mean to "wake up" dahlias?
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Weed Management in Flower Beds
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Weed Management in Flower Beds
9:20- Is it too early to put down a flower fertilizer for pansies?
- Is it okay to prune peach trees?
- Can I put tree wound sealant on peach trees where the bark is peeling off?
- How do I kill Star of Bethlehem in my flower bed and lawn?
- What can I do to prevent rabbits from chewing on the branches of my Rose of Sharon?
- What should I use to treat the lumber for my grow boxes so that it doesn't deteriorate?
- Can I plant a dwarf fruit tree by the south-facing side of my house?
- Would the black tupelo tree do well in Utah?
- Is there a reputable place online to find trees that aren't available locally?
- What else do I have to do to make sure my hardy annuals are okay before I transplant them outside?
9:35- When and how do I prune lilac trees?
- When's the best time to apply spring fertilizer?
- What’s the ideal amount of soil and sun for saskatoon serviceberries?
- Will my D'Anjou pear tree survive if it only has one small hair root?
- What can I do if my grass has fungus?
- When do I aerate?
- Is now a good time to prune Japanese maples and Crimson maples?
9:50- Is there an herbicide to kill the butterbur weed if the lawn around it is dead?
- Is there anything I can do to help my bougainvilleas get through the colder weather a bit better?
- Will mulch to prevent weeds also prevent my perennials from coming up?
- What's the best way to take care of Bermuda grass?
- When do I spray dormant oil on Japanese plums to prevent aphids. At tight cluster or first color?
- What can I do now to deal with scale on my old Euonymus bush?
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Plant of the Week: Knock Out Roses
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Knock Out Roses
8:20- What's the best way to add soil to my 3-year-old strawberry raised bed?
- Is it too late to trim roses?
- What can we do to prevent deer from eating all our tulips?
8:35- What are the pros and cons of the Regent and Utah serviceberries?
- Is it a good time to prune roses, and how low should they be pruned?
- What are some single shrub suggestions for an entryway?
- Can I plant a tree in the same spot a deceased tree came out of?
- How can I top dress a few areas of my grass?
- Why is my Green Spire Euonymus turning yellow?
8:50- Is the 20-0-0 lawn fertilizer good for fertilizing trees?
- How can I prevent my maple trees from losing leaves?
- Is the weeping redbud a good tree?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 3/15/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Dahlia
- 9 o’clock feature: Growing Vegetables in Containers
- 10 o’clock feature: Preparing Raised Beds and Containers
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Preparing Raised Beds and Containers
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Preparing Raised Beds and Containers
10:20- When's a good time to prune cherries and apricots?
- When’s a good time to plant trumpet vines?
- How difficult are Purple Robe Locust trees to maintain?
- Will I be okay to plant strawberries mid-April if I keep them in an empty vegetable crisper drawer in my fridge?
- How big of a container do I need for Sun Sugar tomatoes?
- What are some potting soil recommendations?
- If I aerate my lawn and then use fertilizer with pre-emergent, what else would I use to kill the burrs?
- Do I need to mix any compost or dirt from the ground into my raised bed soil?
10:35- How do I get rid of clover mites in my house?
- Is there anything I can do as far as fertilizing it now to help my panicle hydrangea break dormancy?
- What’s the best way to grow blueberries in inground pots?
- How do I preserve my amaryllis bulbs so that they bloom again in December?
10:50- If I have to run into some shallow roots of my blue spruce pine tree and cut them, is it going to hurt the tree?
- How do I control the weeds and grass that get under or in my ice plant?
- When and how do I prune my blackberries?
- What are some pointers on pruning cherry trees?
- Should I wait a few more weeks until pruning roses?
- When should I plant new strawberry plants, and what about raspberries?
- Should I have sprayed my red maple trees again this year to prevent powdery mildew?
- Can I leave my bare root raspberry plants in the wrapper they’re in, or do they need to be put in the ground?
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Growing Patio Veggies
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Growing Vegetables in Containers
9:20- How much can I prune my overgrown rose bushes without killing them?
- When should I plant my blackberry bushes?
- When’s the best time to spray Florel on my apple tree to stop producing?
9:35- What do I need to know about planting milkweed to be successful?
- When and how can I prune my peach and nectarine trees?
- When should I prune my Concord grapes?
- Is the care of calla lilies like that of dahlia bulbs?
- What do I need to do to prevent cane borers on my raspberries?
- Can I graft another apple onto my Gala apple and a peach onto my nectarine tree?
9:50- What’s the best way to prevent peach borers?
- What’s the difference between growing plants in hydroponic towers and in aeroponic towers?
- Should I put some cover on my garlic starts?
- Can we expect fire blight in the Tooele area?
- Is there a way to sterilize my cherry tree so that it doesn’t produce cherries every year?
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Plant of the Week: Dahlia
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Dahlia
8:20- When should I put pre-emergent and grub killer on my lawn?
- Can I mix Daconil and dormant oil in one application? Is it time to plant grass seed yet?
- What are some recommendations for raspberry bush varieties, and when can I plant them?
8:35- Is it too early to plant bare root rose bushes?
- Should I reapply dormant oil if I sprayed before the last big storm?
- Can I cut some grapes from my neighbor’s vineyard and transplant them in my yard?
- When’s the best time to plant peas?
- When should oil be sprayed on fruit trees?
8:50- What else can I do to get rid of the fungus gnats in my greenhouse?
- If I planted garlic in the fall, how do I know when it’s ready?
- When and how much can I take my out-of-control forsythia down?
- What should I do if my Golden Delicious apple tree is struggling with some kind of sucking mite?
- How do I get my tomatoes to bush out a bit more before I plant them?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 3/8/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Burkwood Viburnum
- 9 o’clock feature: Weed Control Using Lawn Pre-Emergent
- 10 o’clock feature: Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Tips for Pruning Fruit Trees
10:20- What are some apple tree varieties I can plant next to a healthy but old Golden Delicious tree?
- What preventative measures can I take this year to avoid wasp problems on my blackberries and raspberries?
- Should used coffee grounds be added to soil?
- Should I start pruning my peach tree?
- What’s the best way to apply chelated iron to a maple tree, ash trees, and sycamores?
- What is coryneum blight and how do you treat it?
10:35- Questions: When’s the best time to prune Black Lace elderberry?
- What do I do after planting annuals in pots where my tulips used to be in?
- Is a hydrangea supposed to be planted outside?
- If I remove a peach tree that was attacked by borers, can I plant a new peach tree in the same spot?
- Do I renewal prune cherry bushes and honeyberries?
- Is it safe to plant a vegetable garden by a fence that’s been oil stained?
- Where should I buy a peach tree, and do they need lots of sun or shade?
10:50- What’s a dwarf cherry that stays around 6 to 8 feet?
- How will caladium do in the Utah County area?
- What are some recommendations for a nectarine tree?
- Is there a way to prevent bugs from getting on my roses this coming season?
- Can I prune my apple, pear, peach, plum, roses, and grapes all today?
- What are the tiny white bugs on my primocane raspberries?
- What are some good-tasting dwarf peaches for Utah, and where’s the best place to buy them?
- Do I need to prune columnar apple trees?
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Weed Control Using Lawn Pre-Emergent
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Weed Control Using Lawn Pre-Emergent
9:20- Questions: Can I treat grubs and use lawn patching seed at the same time?
- Is a garage too cold to start seedlings if there’s a heating pad and a grow light?
- What’s the best process for tackling perennials that were not cut back in the fall?
- Can I apply pre-emergent to kill morning glory in an area that I xeriscaped?
- What can I do if my Lenten rose hasn’t bloomed for several years?
- Is there anything that can be done to promote blossoms on a pomegranate bush?
- Can I put pre-emergent in my raspberry patch to control weeds?
- Can I start moving my lupines outside?
- What’s a flower that has blue blossoms and would be a good cut flower for arrangements?
- How do I treat and prevent dandelions in my lawn?
- If I aerated in the fall, do I need to do it again this spring?
- Do I aerate before or after applying pre-emergent?
- What is Turflon Ester?
9:35- Is it okay to prune fruit trees and then use a dormant oil spray right after?
- If I want to apply both pre-emergent and overseed this spring, how would I time the application of each?
- Where’s the best place to purchase 200 strawberry plugs?
- How can I stop a cherry tree from blossoming?
- Should I trim my weeping redbud tree so that it doesn’t reach the ground, and is now a good time?
- Is there a commercial product I can use to rototill in with my garden and flower beds?
- What's causing my wisteria to bloom so much, and when’s the correct time to put down chelate iron for my green maple?
- What should I know when converting from flood irrigation to sprinkler systems?
- Will a pre-emergent adhere adequately to a near-vertical surface?
- Where can I plant a bareroot nectarine tree?
9:50- When can I apply fungicide on my lawn for necrotic ring spot, and should I aerate?
- Should I spread a light layer of sand over my grass to help break down clay soil before or after aerating?
- What kind of maples do well in Utah’s clay alkaline soil, and what kinds should be avoided?
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Plant of the Week: Burkwood Viburnum
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Burkwood Viburnum
8:20- What are some raspberry varieties that produce successfully in Utah?
- What are some tips for growing okra this year?
- Do I keep my chicken and hen starts in bright windowsill or put them out on covered patio?
- Can I grow ornamental sweet peas in the same garden as regular peas?
- When’s a good time to bring up my trenched tree roses?
8:35- How do I care for clematis to make blooms through the summer?
- Is it too late to put down chelate iron for green maple trees?
- What’s the best way to get crape myrtle trees to grow in Utah?
- How do I care for the rose of Sharon, wisteria, mock orange, and the burning bush plants?
- For spurge pre-emergent, what products contain Isoxaben besides Gallery, and is TZone just as effective?
- Is it time to cut down the butterfly bushes?
8:50- How is pruning a climbing rose different from pruning a tea rose?
- When do I put down poison for grasshoppers?
- What can I do about voles and moles attacking my trees and shrubs right now?
- What should I do if my sansevieria loses leaves every time it’s watered?
- Is it too early to put Mammoth sunflower seeds in the ground?
- Am I supposed to down the flower spikes on my coral bells to the ground?
- What’s the best way to manage the long vertical shoots coming up on my apple and plum trees when I prune the ends of the branches?
- Is it time to plant zinnia seeds?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 3/1/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Common Crocus
- 9 o’clock feature: Pruning Shrubs and Hedges
- 10 o’clock feature: When to Plant Vegetables Along the Wasatch Front
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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When to Plant Vegetables Along the Wasatch Front
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:0510:20- What’s the best way to get rid of fairy rings in my lawn, and when?
- When can I prune my mature Braeburn apple tree?
- How do I prevent the leaves on my plum and pluot trees from curling this year?
- Would Thuja Green Giants be good as privacy trees?
10:35- When’s a good time to remove the straw from my strawberry plants?
- How do I prune my peach trees?
- What are some recommendations for filling my garden boxes?
- Is it time to plant goji?
- When do I prune my apricot tree?
- Should fruit trees be pruned every year?
- What can I do about the hundreds of ants in my strawberry pots?
10:50- What can I do if my grass is extremely bumpy?
- Do I need to worry about the roots of my Oklahoma redbud tree causing a problem on my sidewalk?
- When and how should I prune my cherry tree, and when should I spray it?
- What’s causing the leaves of my elm tree to fall early and not turn green?
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Pruning Shrubs and Hedges
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Pruning Shrubs and Hedges
9:20- Is autumn crocus the same as the crocus that produces saffron?
- Can I reseed the damaged section of my yard right now?
- When should I spray Neem oil on maple trees to treat aphids?
- What are some recommendations for shade tolerant, pollinator-friendly plants that don’t require a lot of water?
- Can I prevent autumn powdery mildew on my pumpkins now?
- Is there anything I can do to help my transplanted rose survive and bloom this year?
- Is it a good idea to put Preen down in the vegetable garden now to prevent weeds?
- Can I transplant daylilies now, and how much sun do they need?
- When can I remove white tree wrap?
- How far do I need to move tomatoes to rotate them?
- Would pruning fruit trees now bring infection in a prune cut if it rains after?
- How and when do I prune yucca? Is it time to start seeds indoors?
9:35- Can I prune my honeysuckle?
- How do I keep my grape hyacinths contained so they don’t invade my vegetable garden?
- Is there anything I can do now to get rid of grass in my asparagus patch?
- When’s the best time to put down pest control for lawn grubs?
- What prep work do I need to do to overseed my lawn, and when should I do it?
- When should I apply liquid iron chelate to my maple tree roots?
- What should I do if the roots of my Russian sage is propagating into my lawn?
- Is there anything I can spray on my California poppies for thistles without killing them?
- What are some tips for planting along a fence?
- Is there anything I can do to make my rose bush healthier if it’s black and red around the edges of the leaves?
9:50- When should I prune my Everbearing raspberries and apple trees?
- Can I cut the roots of my flowering pear trees and repour cement without causing damage to the trees?
- Is it too early to prune a peach tree?
- Where can I find a certified fruit tree pruner?
- What are some alternatives to petunias for my summer pot?
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Plant of the Week: Common Crocus
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Common Crocus
8:20- When’s the best time to trim rose bushes?
- Is it a good idea to fertilize lawns this time of year?
- When’s the best time to trim old lilac bushes, and how much is too much?
- Can I transplant my peony now?
- Are crocus bulbs deer resistant?
- When and how do you fertilize fruit trees?
- Should I split my established hostas and, if so, when?
- When do I lay down a grass weed preventative and fertilizer mix?
- Will using Preen or another pre-emergent in a garden with bulbs harm the bulbs?
8:35- Can a weed killer be used in a garden that has bulbs?
- Can I transplant my silverleaf maples into containers now?
- Is it okay to prune fruit trees this weekend?
- Should I be concerned about the mold all over my lawn?
- Is there anything that will slow down my Austrian pines from dropping needles and pinecones?
8:50- What are some beneficial nematodes I can purchase?
- What can I do to prevent squash bugs?
- When can I prune roses?
- When do I cut back my severely overgrown grape vines?
- When should I begin to prune my plum and apple trees?
- How should I trim overgrown Otto Luyken bushes?
- Should I seed my gravel front yard and park strip and when should I start?
- Can I prune decorative trees this time of year?
- Is the saffron crocus available in this area?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 2/22/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: English Daisy
- 9 o’clock feature: Dormant Sprays: What They Do and When to Apply Them
- 10 o’clock feature: The Challenges of Growing Honeycrisp Apples
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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The Challenges of Growing Honeycrisp Apples
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:0510:20- When should I start tomato seeds indoors?
- Where can I purchase a pussy willow tree, and where should I plant it?
- When and how much should I prune an ornamental cherry tree?
- How should I care for an apple tree that has grown from the suckers of my Honeycrisp apple tree?
- What’s a pear tree variety I can replace a Bartlett pear tree with?
- What are some recommendations for low light houseplants that grow upright?
- Will Preen hurt my emerging daffodils and tulips?
- When’s the best time to start aerating?
10:35- What are some varieties of strawberry that have large fruit?
- Why are my Bartlett pears tan and not ripening?
- Why does my Jonagold apple tree have deep bruises all around it?
- What’s a good source for ranunculus?
- Is it really necessary to aerate my lawn and, if so, how often?
- Where can I find Jonathan apple trees?
- How would the hybrid Bermuda grass Tahoma 31 do in Bountiful?
10:50- Is it okay to remove some lower limbs from my flowering pear tree this time of year?
- Where can I get lemongrass?
- How should I choose which branches to keep when pruning my Pacific Sunset maple?
- When and what fruit tree varieties should I plant in a yard with limited sunlight?
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Dormant Sprays: What They Do and When to Apply Them
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Dormant Sprays: What They Do and When to Apply Them
9:20- Can zucchini be treated like winter squashes, and can winter squashes be eaten young and tender in the warm season?
- Which would be better to plant in the Salt Lake area, the bald cypress or the dawn redwood?
- When and how much should I prune my rose bushes?
- Is now the right time of year to prune apple trees and climbing roses?
- When should I apply fertilizer on my lawn and Image to prevent spurge?
- Will dormant spray help with grape leafhoppers?
- What are some tips to be successful with starting shade tolerant perennials from seed?
- Would a dormant spray work on roses?
- What do I do if my Walla Walla onion seeds won’t germinate?
- What else can I do to control voles if vole poison didn’t work?
9:35- Can I spray dormant oil on the bare ground before planting if spider mites attack my bedding plants? How does gypsum work in clay soil?
- How do I prune water shoots on a crabapple?
- When do I trim my butterfly bush?
- What’s causing the leaves of my cherry tree to curl up, and what's the black substance on them?
- When should I be buying and transplanting raspberry and/or blackberry plants?
- Where would be a good place to buy flower plugs?
- When should I prune grapes?
- When's the best time to put down grass seed?
- Can I use fertilizer and Isoxaben at the same time on my lawn?
9:50- How far should I plant new Lemon Elberta Dwarf Peach trees from the diseased ones?
- How can I prepare my soil to plant bare root Merlot grapes?
- When’s the best time to plant rose bushes?
- Why am I getting a lot of dead leaves on my geraniums?
- What can I successfully plant in my new greenhouse in the next few weeks?
- Is it normal for a Triple Crown blackberry to still have a lot of green leaves?
- When do I start treating bindweed?
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Plant of the Week: English Daisy
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: English Daisy
8:20- Will we be able to purchase hybrid Bermuda grass this year?
8:35- Can I dig out the roots of my Blue Point Spiral juniper and replant it this spring?
- Is purslane actually edible and nutritious?
- Is my flowering pear tree going to continue dropping little berries?
- When and how should I trim my English walnut tree?
- How early before the last frost should I start my seeds if I plant to up-pot my tomato before planting outside?
- What can I do if my columnar spruce is reddish orange?
- What should I look for in a seed starter kit with a light?
8:50- Is it too early to prune my roses?
- Can my amaryllis recover if the stem and all of the leaves have been chopped off?
- Do I need to remove the needles in my blue spruce trees?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 2/15/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist
- Plant of the week: Flowering Currant
- 9 o’clock feature: Growing Little Fruit Trees
- 10 o’clock feature: Planting for Pollinators
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Planting for Pollinators
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist10:0510:20- Is there a plant I can use to keep cats from using my flower bed as a bathroom?
- Is there a way to treat my ash tree for borers myself?
- What are some lemon and lime tree varieties I can grow in northern Arizona?
10:35- What’s a pet-safe solution for killing gnats on my indoor plants?
- What can I do if there’s a ring in my lawn that keeps expanding?
- How do I collect soil samples?
- Do I need fertilizer or anything else now that my garlic have sprouted, and when should I plan to harvest them?
- What steps should I take this year to prevent root weevils on my rose shrubs and peonies?
- Would a houseplant systemic kill gnats?
10:50- How do I get rid of snails?
- What are some potted citrus plants I can grow indoors?
- Why is my amaryllis sending up leaves at the edge of the pot besides the leaves on the bulb?
- Why have my raspberries stopped growing and producing edible fruit this past year?
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Growing Smaller Fruit Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist9:05- Feature: Growing Smaller Fruit Trees
9:20- What are some tips or strategies for growing a Meyer lemon tree indoors?
- What are some vining or climbing plants that could survive in a pot during winter?
- Is now the time to trim my catalpa tree to its umbrella shape?
- When’s the best time to prune my laurels?
- What are some tips for water seed starts from the bottom?
- How early can I fertilize my tulip and daffodil bulbs, and what would be the best thing to fertilize them with?
9:35- Would it be feasible for my apple tree to grow and produce apples if I do an espalier from the suckers?
- When should I trim off the branches of my Russian sage?
- How do I fix my skinny, dangling tomatoes?
- What are some plants that deer won’t usually feed on?
9:50- Can I move my garlic cloves to a pot and grow them indoors?
- How do I know if my watermelon vines have wilt disease?
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Plant of the Week: Flowering Currant
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist8:05- Plant of the week: Flowering Currant
8:20- What can we plant outdoors right now?
8:35- What bulbs can we plant right now?
- When and how do I sow cosmos?
8:50- When should I start pruning my butterfly bush, and how much can it be cut back?
- If I use a heat mat to start my tomato and pepper seeds, should I pull from heat and use light only indoors once they sprout?
- When and how do I prune ornamental trees?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 2/8/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist
- Plant of the week: Winter Aconite
- 9 o’clock feature: Container Gardening with Small Plants and Vegetables
- 10 o’clock feature: Starting Plants from Seeds Indoors
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Starting Plants from Seeds Indoors
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist10:05- Feature: Starting Plants from Seeds Indoors
10:20- What’s the best way to transplant an old shamrock plant?
- How do I get rid of houseplant fungus gnats?
10:35- Is it too late to prune my Kwanzan cherry tree?
- When should I remove branches from my mature red maple, and how much?
- When do I prune apple trees?
- What are some plants that do well in window boxes?
10:50- Is now a good time to do heavier cuts on my fruit trees for shaping purposes?
- If I put Preen in my garden around my tomato plants, is it okay to till in the Preen before I add plants?
- Is it normal for a Spring Snow crabapple tree’s root to keep surfacing?
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Container Gardening with Small Plants and Vegetables
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist9:059:20- Should I use cactus food or houseplant food for my Christmas cactus?
- How do I trim a wisteria that’s over two trees?
9:35- What causes the bumps in my lawn?
- What can I do to help my indoor geranium thrive in winter?
- What should I do to prevent peach leaf curl?
- Can I till the weeds in my garden after I burn them with a weed burner?
9:50- What size pot do I need for one miniature tomato plant?
- Can I apply dormant spray to roses?
- What are some horticultural gardens in Great Britain that I should visit?
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Plant of the Week: Winter Aconite
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest host: Liz Hamilton, horticulturist8:05- Plant of the week: Winter Aconite
8:20- Questions: What can I do to help my dying begonia?
- When’s the earliest I can spray GroundClear?
8:35- What are some shrubs that I can plant under and between pine trees?
- When can I plant peonies?
- What can I do if my Lenten rose hasn’t bloomed for several years?
- Can I transplant some huge ornamental grasses if they’re growing where I don’t want them and, if so, when’s the best time to do that?
8:50- Is it okay to prune my forsythia to keep it contained in a small space?
- Would overseeding help my lawn?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 2/1/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse
Here’s what we covered this week:
- Guest hosts: JayDee Gunnell and Michael Caron with USU Extension
- Plant of the week: Deciduous Conifers
- 9 o’clock feature: Extending the Gardening Season with High Tunnels
- 10 o’clock feature: Guide to Spring Pruning
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Guide to Spring Pruning
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest hosts: JayDee Gunnell and Michael Caron with USU Extension10:05- Feature: Guide to Spring Pruning
10:20- What are some drought tolerant cover crops I can grow?
- Would a systemic be the best way to prevent aphids on my plum and apricot trees?
- Are my SunSugar seeds still good to use in a few weeks if they arrived in an envelope that got wet?
- Do I prune nectarine trees the same way we would prune peach trees?
- What’s the best method to organically remove peachtree borers?
10:35- Can I top off my lilacs when renewal pruning?
- How do I get rid of the fairy rings in my front yard?
- Aside from removing the tree, how do I keep a female boxelder from producing seed?
- Why does June drop happen, and how can it be prevented?
- What should I do to help my London plane tree that's gotten scale and mildew?
10:50- Is there a way to sterilize my tree without killing it?
- Does a systemic application on one plum tree affect other trees close by?
- When’s the best time to move my tulip tree and how?
- Is there anything I can do to save my cherry tree from dying from infestation?
- Is it better to do lawn care myself instead of through a lawn care service?
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Extending the Gardening Season with High Tunnels
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest hosts: JayDee Gunnell and Michael Caron with USU Extension9:05- Feature: Extending the Gardening Season with High Tunnels
9:20- How is the slippery elm tree?
- When do I prune a dogwood tree?
- How can I make sure my grass is fully dead so I can remove it to start a garden?
- Can I remove the wax from my amaryllises and keep them until next year and, if so, how?
- When’s the best time to move a 2-year-old maple tree?
9:35- How can I get my grass thick and healthy again?
- Is it necessary or helpful to water trees and plants in a very dry winter even though they’re dormant?
- Should I plant a silver maple tree 10 feet from my house or much farther away?
- When should I be watering plants in the St. George area during winters?
9:50- How can I kill my Siberian elm tree that’s growing between two fences without nuking the ground around it?
- Should I overseed with a shade tolerant seed variety and, if so, what variety should I look for?
- When and how far up my fruit trees do I apply dormant spray?
- What do I use a greenhouse for in the winter?
- When's the best time to transplant roses that I planted two years ago?
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Plant of the Week: Deciduous Conifers
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest hosts: JayDee Gunnell and Michael Caron with USU Extension8:05- Plant of the week: Deciduous Conifers
8:20- Are there any recommendations for a tree with red leaves?
- With the rain and warmer weather this week, is it a good time to prune apple trees?
8:35- Where’s the best place to buy grape hyacinth bulbs?
- Can I plant tulip and daffodil bulbs in the ground in the spring so I can get them out of the shed?
- Is it too early to prune apple trees?
- Do I need to supplement water for my trees since there hasn’t been much snow?
- Would any of my dawn redwoods’ seedlings grow well in Laketown?
- Is there a possibility that my cherry tree will come back in the spring if all the leaves turned brown after I unintentionally overwatered it?
8:50- What’s a hardy tree that grows quickly and isn’t messy?
- What’s the best way to enrich my raised beds?
- How can I get rid of the lily of the valley?
- How early do I start zinnia seeds indoors to have them in bloom by Mother’s Day?
- When’s the best time to plant goji from seed?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 1/25/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Bleeding-Heart
- 9 o’clock feature: Growing Cut Flowers with Horticulturist Laura Wright
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- Guest: Laura Wright, horticulturist with Sunshine Gardens at Cherry Hill Farms
- 10 o’clock feature: How to Grow Elderberries
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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How to Grow Elderberries
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: How to Grow Elderberries
10:20- What season should I prune elderberries?
- How do I help my Christmas cactus bloom every year?
- How are serviceberries compared to elderberries?
- Will my junipers die or recover after being eaten to the top by deer?
- What are some good options for June-bearing and everbearing raspberries, and when do I plant them?
10:35- Why don’t our apple trees produce apples every year?
- How much do I have to pamper my periwinkle?
10:50- Would it be okay to chop off the central leader of my cherry tree?
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Growing Cut Flowers with Horticulturist Laura Wright
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Growing Cut Flowers with Laura Wright
- Guest: Laura Wright, horticulturist with Sunshine Gardens at Cherry Hill Farms
9:20- How do I get rid of clover without ruining my perennials and hostas?
- How many years will seedlings store before they won’t propagate anymore?
- What are some tips for overwintering geraniums in the garage?
- Will squirrels damage my vegetable garden?
9:35- How much water do peonies need to keep them viable during hot summers?
- How hard is it to get rid of root weevils?
9:50- How can I keep my succulents alive?
- Can I plant a vine on my patio?
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Plant of the Week: Bleeding-Heart
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Bleeding-Heart
8:20- Can I straighten up my grape main stalk this spring if it’s bent over?
- When’s a good time to transplant my bleeding-heart?
- How often do I need to water my succulents?
8:35- Why are my bamboo pots getting yellow edges on the leaves?
- How do I treat scale on my Euonymus shrubs?
- When adding dry leaves as a mulch barrier, how should it be used compared to raw wood chips or a composted product?
- What can I do about the broken branches in the middle of my Swedish Aspen trees?
- Would it be possible to put ice and cold water to kill unwanted grass?
8:50- Is now a good time to prune and cut weak or dead branches from spruce and firs?
- What are some grape varieties that can grow next to each other?
- Can I transplant lavender in the spring?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 1/18/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Pineapple
- 9 o’clock feature: Forcing Bulbs in the Winter
- 10 o’clock feature: How to Create a Firewise Landscape
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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How to Create a Firewise Landscape
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: How to Create a Firewise Landscape
10:20- Why has my Norfolk Island pine been drying out every other day for the last couple of weeks?
- Should I be watering my Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar if there’s been low precipitation?
- Can I take runners from my raspberry plants to plant into other large pots this year?
- Is it a good idea to drill holes in my sycamore trees to inject them with a chemical to treat them for anthracnose disease?
10:35- Are the Bushel and Berry’s raspberry shortcakes a wise investment?
- Can blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries be grown in pots?
- What seeds can we start now?
- What is the next set of things we can start to plant, and when do we start?
10:50- How early and how temperamental is it to start dahlias and zinnias?
- Can I grow potatoes in 10-gallon garden bags with a mix of compost, vermiculite, and peat moss?
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Forcing Bulbs in the Winter
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Forcing Bulbs in the Winter
9:20- What’s the best way to water my poinsettia if it’s dropping leaves?
- Can I add sulfur to my outdoor yard soil to adjust its pH?
- When do I transplant my reblooming iris?
9:35- Is there anything gardeners should be concerned about with the cold temperatures?
- How does a mild winter impact gardening when it comes to spring and summer?
9:50- Is there a specific wood I should look for when building garden boxes?
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Plant of the Week: Pineapple
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Pineapple
8:20- What’s the best soil for Norfolk Island pines?
- What should we look for when we’re looking for good potting soil?
8:35- Where can I find information on growing a grow box in a north face window with or without grow lights?
- What’s the best way to transplant a Virginia creeper along a new fence?
8:50- When’s the best time to trim down my old raspberry plants, and how high should I leave them?
- How do I keep my citronella plant healthy?
- Do I need to fertilize the water when forcing hyacinth bulbs in my home?
- Do I need to add any fertilizer in the spring if I put leaves in my garden?
- What are some good tomato plants to grow during a short growing season?
- Once I thin my raspberries, do I trim them down a bit as well?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 1/11/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Amaryllis
- 9 o’clock feature: Guide to Seed Catalogs
- 10 o’clock feature: No 10am
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Guide to Seed Catalogs
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Guide to Seed Catalogs
9:20- What is the most fragrant rose shrub?
- If I added leaves to my garden, do I need to add nitrogen?
9:35- How much water should I use in my raised beds?
- Are we going to have a bad grasshopper problem this year?
- What should I replace my shrubs with if scale insects took over them?
- Is Mustard Mix a good cover crop to grow in my home vegetable garden?
9:50- What’s the best way to go about moving my beauty bush that’s growing under a large pine tree?
- Can I trim raspberries this time of year?
- Is there a place in the Salt Lake area that will sell individual plugs for annuals?
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Plant of the Week: Amaryllis
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Amaryllis
8:20- Can amaryllis with wax covering be planted outside?
- When’s a good time to plant bare root roses?
- When do I prune a dogwood tree?
- Is it too early and cold to trim wisteria?
8:35- If I have bulbs that never got planted this fall and are in the fridge, can I plant them in containers or in the ground?
- Can I plant my tomato plants in 5-quart buckets to save water?
8:50- Are there some things we can start thinking about when it comes to pruning?
- When’s the best time to prune overgrown and tall mock oranges without impacting flowers this year?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 1/4/25
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Witch Hazel
- 9 o’clock feature: Planning for Tomato Planting
- 10 o’clock feature: How to Grow Your Own Lemons
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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How to Grow Your Own Lemons
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: How to Grow Your Own Lemons
10:20- Does weigela do well in Lehi?
- Should I remove some of the 60+ lemons that have grown on my Meyer lemon tree?
10:35- What kind of fruit is the Buddha’s hand?
- What non-deciduous trees and dwarf grasses should I use to semi-xeriscape my new yard?
10:50- Where can I find SunSugar tomato seeds?
- Where can I order a black rose bush?
- Are there any issues with leaving alone the one branch on my plum tree that's producing totally different leaves?
- What are some columnar pine trees that will grow at least 15 feet tall?
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Planning for Tomato Planting
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Planning for Tomato Planting
9:20- How do I combat grape leafhoppers?
- Are micro dwarf tomatoes typically available locally?
- How long can I leave my raspberry patch in the same place and still get good production?
- Is there any way to kill Bermuda grass that keeps creeping in from my neighbor’s property?
9:35- What do I do now that the branches of my butterfly bush are bent over and broken?
- Can I expect a spring broccoli crop if I planted them from sprouts this winter?
- When and how far back should I trim my volunteer peach tree?
- Can I plant seeds like zinnia and nasturtium seeds, and do I need to remove the bark so that the seeds can be sewn in the soil?
- Is there anything I can do to prevent the shoots of my aspen tree from getting through my lawn?
- Why are the leaves of my silverleaf maple curling and turning yellow?
9:50- Do I need heat mats to start onion seeds?
- Is it okay to prune non-fruit trees this time of year?
- What should I do if my Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry tree hasn’t grown that much and the bark around the bottom cracked?
- Are there any risks of digging around the root of my blue spruce tree until I can expose the ball at ground level again?
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Plant of the Week: Witch Hazel
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Witch Hazel
8:20- When do I plant Jerusalem artichokes?
- How do I properly water my bristlecone pine in the winter?
8:35- What are some pear and apricot tree varieties that do well in Utah County?
8:50- How do I best grow hydrangeas?
- Can I replant raspberries in my old raspberry patch, and when’s a good time to do so?
- What types of grass are best for Centerville?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 12/28/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest co-host: Dave Mecham
- Plant of the week: Dracaena
- 9 o’clock feature: Ordering Nut and Fruit Trees
- 10 o’clock feature: How to Control Pocket Gophers
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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How to Control Pocket Gophers
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest co-host: Dave Mecham10:05 and 10:20- Feature: How to Control Pocket Gophers
- What are the benefits of the San Marzano and Roma tomato varieties?
- Can I get Glacier tomato plants from a nursery as a plant, or do I have to start my own from seed?
- How much sun do arborvitaes need in the winter?
10:35- How do I store and use the almonds from my almond tree?
- What kinds of onions are good for northern Utah?
- What are some good black tomatoes?
- Will the winter take care of flea beetles?
- When’s a good time to start thinking about lawn pre-emergent?
- What tomatoes have the least acid content for those who love tomatoes but have an acid reflex?
10:50- What tomatoes have the least acid content for those who love tomatoes but have an acid reflex?
- What is homesteading?
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Ordering Nut and Fruit Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest co-host: Dave Mecham9:05- Feature: Ordering Nut and Fruit Trees
9:20- Can I move a small Russian sage now?
- Are rose of Sharons fast growers?
- How can I get rid of soapwort?
- When should I trim my fall-bearing raspberries?
9:35- Are there any hardy hickories that would survive in East Layton and if so, where can I order them?
- What is there to plan before planting tomatoes?
9:50- Is it normal for roses to still have their green leaves?
- How often am I supposed to change the potting soil for my potted garden, and can I reuse the soil in my garden when I do change the soil?
- What does F1 mean in tomato seeds?
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Plant of the Week: Dracaena
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest co-host: Dave Mecham8:05 and 8:20- Plant of the week: Dracaena (along with more on gardening in winter weather)
8:35- What are some things to plan for the next gardening season?
- How often should I water my newly planted trees these next few months?
8:50- Does trimming a Christmas cactus short help them bloom and, if so, when should I trim it?
- How should I clear the leaves that are falling late?
- When's a decent time to prune my raspberries?
- What are water conservancy districts?
- When and how do I plant lavender plants?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 12/21/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guests: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse, Deb Jordan and Tamra Adams with ARUP
- Plant of the week: Rosemary
- 9 o’clock feature: Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: What’s the Difference?
- 10 o’clock feature: Watering in the Winter
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Watering in the Winter
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Deb Jordan with ARUP10:05- Feature: Watering in the Winter
10:20- What are the best seeds to plant for colorful flowers, and where can I find them?
10:35- Can I store asparagus in my refrigerator, and what do I need to do to keep them healthy?
- What can I do to get a white poinsettia to have that same color come back after it loses its leaves?
- How do I take care of an amaryllis?
10:50- How do I take care of a Norfolk pine?
- Do I need to wrap the trunk of a west facing Spring Snow crabapple tree in white?
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Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: What’s the Difference?
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Tamra Adams with ARUP9:059:20- How can I tell if any of the plants by my south facing brick home need water?
- What’s the best way to cut the ends off of Virginia creeper vines and use them as starts?
- Is ornamental corn grown the same way as sweet corn?
9:35- If my holiday cactus drops buds when bumped, does that mean it needs more water?
- Do I need to water my crabapple and maple trees since there hasn’t been enough precipitation?
9:50- Can I grow greens year-round without special lighting?
- Is there such a thing as thinning tomatoes?
- Would it be okay to prune some of the branches on my trees now?
- Can I still fertilize with IFA Step 4?
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Plant of the Week: Rosemary
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuests: Brian Lloyd with Olson’s Greenhouse and Deb Jordan with ARUP8:05 and 8:20- Plant of the week: Rosemary (along with more on the poinsettia)
8:35- What are some last-minute gifts you can prepare for your gardener friends?
8:50- What kind of fertilizer and how much should I add when adding the leaves into my garden?
- Is it better to compost the leaves on top of the ground for the winter and till them in the spring or add them to the garden and till it in the fall?
- Can I snip the roots at the top of the root ball of a crabapple tree, or should I build up the dirt around the tree?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 12/14/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Holiday Cactus
- 9 o’clock feature: Houseplants for Beginner Gardeners
- 10 o’clock feature: Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
10:20- How do I prune a north-facing Japanese maple?
- Where is a good place to order a combo plum tree with specific varieties?
10:35- How can I treat the bald spots on my lawn?
- What are some indoor plants for a place with a south window that only has four ledges?
- When is it too late to install sod?
- Where can I spray around my ash tree to control newly laid ash tree borer eggs?
- If I have three garden boxes, should I rotate planting tomatoes from box to box each year?
- How do I get rid of boxelder bugs?
10:50- When and how much can I trim the tops of my arborvitae?
- What do I need to grow delicious indoor tomatoes?
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Houseplants for Beginner Gardeners
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Houseplants for Beginner Gardeners
9:20- Can I set up a greenhouse and plant herbs right now?
- What can I do if my indoor kalanchoe hasn’t bloomed for over a year?
- What houseplants are nontoxic to cats and dogs?
- Do I need to hand pollinate my indoor Meyer lemon plant if it’s full of blossoms?
9:35- What are the rules for pruning different types of trees?
- How do I get rid of Star of Bethlehem?
- How do I get rid of morning glory?
9:50- Is there any hope for curing gall in roses and dahlias?
- Is there a way to melt snow on a section of my lawn that gets too much winter shade?
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Plant of the Week: Holiday Cactus
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Holiday Cactus
8:20- What are some of the scientific names of plant families?
- Is it too late to trim my Karl Foerster grass and lavender?
8:35- How do I trim a holiday cactus?
- What are some shade and evergreen trees that have fewer problems with pests?
8:50- How do I propagate rosemary?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 12/7/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor
- Plant of the week: Poinsettias
- 9 o’clock feature: Ornamental Grasses: Varieties and Care Tips
- 10 o’clock feature: Growing Minor Fruits
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Growing Minor Fruits
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor10:05- Feature: Growing Minor Fruits
10:20- Why isn't my broccoli plant producing any broccoli?
- Is there anything I can do to protect the remaining bark on my weeping cherry tree after a deer came by and scraped some off?
10:35- Is it too late to plant bulbs?
- What are the sun requirements for grasses?
- Why aren’t my sagebrush plants growing?
- What are some indoor plants that beginner gardeners can start with to get into gardening?
10:50- Is there a perennial that’s similar to the Fireworks grass?
- Should I water sagebrush initially?
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Ornamental Grasses: Varieties and Care Tips
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor9:05- Listeners share their Christmas tree hunting experience
- What can I do differently next year to prevent my peach tree from leaning and getting broken limbs again?
9:209:35- What are some ornamental grass favorites?
9:50- How should I take care of my old Christmas cactus?
- Do I need to supplement spruces with water?
- Why do my apple trees seem to have bigger yields every other year?
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Plant of the Week: Poinsettias
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: JayDee Gunnell, USU Extension Professor8:05- Plant of the week: Poinsettias
8:20- For poinsettias, should you repeat the process of watering in the sink and draining thoroughly on a weekly basis?
- If I transplanted my Christmas cactus to a 10-inch-wide pot earlier this year, would I eventually need to get a bigger pot?
- Is there an environmentally friendly way to get rid of big worm mounds in my grass?
- Is Milorganite a good fertilizer?
8:35- How does the foggy weather impact things in our yard?
- How can we best take care of our Christmas tree?
8:50- Are prairifire crabapple trees grafted?
- Is there any evidence-based research on using coffee grounds in garden beds?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 11/30/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Plants with Winter Interest
- 9 o’clock feature: Caring for Live Christmas Trees
- 10 o’clock feature: Caring for Cut Christmas Trees
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Caring for Cut Christmas Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Caring for Cut Christmas Trees
10:20- Why isn’t my Christmas tree drawing water like it has in previous years?
- Is there any benefit to spraying diluted hydrogen peroxide on fruit trees or plants during the growing season?
- What can I do to save two maple trees that are dying in the top middle?
- Do I need to bring my drip hoses in for winter, and how long do the drip hoses typically last?
10:35- Is baking soda good for gardens?
- Are there any fir trees that will do well in Salt Lake Valley?
10:50- If I fertilized on the first of October, can I fertilize again?
- Can I still overseed with lawn seed this late in the year?
- Is there anything I can do about the helicopter seeds that are all over my yard?
- How do I winterize a hibiscus that’s planted in the ground outside?
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Caring for Live Christmas Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Caring for Live Christmas Trees
9:20- Should I wrap my arborvitaes with burlap now or wait until snow is expected?
- What can I do this time of year for composting?
- How can I best care for my Olympic fig in the winter?
- How can I get rid of horsetail?
- How can I turn a root ball into a trunk and a tree?
- Is there anything I should do at this point to keep my Christmas cactus going, and do I pinch off the blossoms when they’ve died down?
9:35- How do I get my Christmas cactus to bloom all year long?
- How should I care for a potted rosemary bush if I want to keep it outside over the winter?
- What should I do to help out my snake plant that’s starting to wilt and flower open?
- How early next spring can I plant a summer squash?
9:50- Is there anything I can do to care for my avocado tree in the winter?
- What are some evergreen trees I can plant in my patio?
- What are some tips for repotting a larger plant? Is it too late to aerate my lawn?
- Is the drought-resistant grass seed developed by Salt Lake County still available?
- What can I do to get my African violet to bloom again?
- Why has my poinsettia died?
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Plant of the Week: Plants with Winter Interest
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Plants with Winter Interest
8:20- Would the Flame Willow be a good choice for winter?
8:35- What did Taun learn about grapes?
8:50- What can we still do as part of our winter yard maintenance?
- Can I still plant daffodil bulbs now, or is there a better way to overwinter them?
- How much should I water my fruit trees in the winter?
- What’s the best way to care for poinsettias?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 11/23/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Cotoneaster
- 9 o’clock feature: Thanksgiving Food Origins
- 10 o’clock feature: No 10 o’clock
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Thanksgiving Food Origins
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Thanksgiving Food Origins
9:20- Are there any bushes that would do well in an area with mostly rock and gravel where lots of weeds grow?
- Is it a good time to collect marigold seeds?
- Why is the bark of my Norwegian Sunset maple tree cracking and swelling?
- Can I put Roundup on my Russian sage now to get rid of it?
- Can I put mulberry tree leaves over my garden?
- Can we get E. coli from our home gardens and, if so, how do we prevent that?
- Is there anything I can do for my prairifire crabapple that’s hardly growing?
9:35- How do I start the nasturtium seeds that I saved from my plants?
- Will it kill my grass if I drain my pool water onto it?
- How do I prevent chards from growing in my cold frame?
- What’s the best way to get rid of mint without using Roundup?
- Should I take off the loose plastic cover on my pear and apple trees and put a fabric cover on for the winter?
- Where can I get compost that isn’t full of sticks and un-composted bark?
9:50- Is it too late to trim rose bushes and apple trees?
- How do I get rid of chives right now?
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Plant of the Week: Cotoneaster
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Cotoneaster
8:20- Can I lay down grass seed in problematic areas today?
- What’s the best way to get rid of gophers?
- Is it too late to plant trees?
- When should I trim mums?
- Will it hurt my lawn if I mow today?
- How can I prevent black walnuts from developing on my English walnut tree?
8:35- Do I need to cover my newly planted lavender bushes?
- What are some trees that tolerate alkaline soil?
- If I want to plant a Japanese maple tree in front of a holly bush, do I have to remove the trunk of the holly, or is there something I can add to the trunk to kill it?
- Do I need to mulch around butterfly bushes on their second winter?
8:50- Will the leftover roots of my river birch sprout new in the spring?
- What precautions do I need to use if I want to put a peach tree where a maple tree used to be?
- When should I cut back my huge apple tree?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 11/16/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Guest: Nate Porter, Executive Director of The Beaumont Assisted Living and Memory Care
- Plant of the week: Hawthorn Tree
- 9 o’clock feature: How to Manage Voles
- 10 o’clock feature: How to Overwinter Plants
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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How to Overwinter Plants
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Nate Porter, Executive Director of The Beaumont Assisted Living and Memory Care10:05- Feature: How to Overwinter Plants
10:20- Is there any way I can save trees that were scraped by buck deer?
- What’s causing poor production on my potted tomato plants?
- Should I water my large trees if the grass around them is very dry right now?
10:35- How do I overwinter my patio rose?
- Can I eat the tubers from ornamental sweet potato plants?
- Is it too late to transplant a trumpet vine?
- Will wrapping arborvitae be effective?
- Why did my new tree split, and what can I do to save it?
- Can my potted English lavender plants be left out for the winter?
- Can a micro tomato be grown hydroponically?
- How do I winterize pines?
10:50- How much of the grape vine do I need to save to continue getting grapes if it’s grown into a tree that has to be removed?
- If I save my sweet potato tubers this year, will they grow next year?
- What tree trunks should be wrapped?
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How to Manage Voles
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Nate Porter, Executive Director of The Beaumont Assisted Living and Memory Care9:05- Feature: How to Manage Voles
9:20- Will my wisteria be pervasive if I plant it over my garage?
9:35- What should I do now in the fall to get rid of cane borers in raspberry plants?
9:50- Is now still a good time to build raised beds?
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Plant of the Week: Hawthorn Tree
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseGuest: Nate Porter, Executive Director of The Beaumont Assisted Living and Memory Care8:05- Plant of the week: Hawthorn Tree
8:20- Is there any hope that my dwarf euonymus and rose bush will survive the winter if they’ve been pruned?
- Can I deadhead the last blooms of my roses, or is it okay to cut off the dead blooms on my roses?
- How long do I keep watering the reseeded portion of my lawn?
- Would a Heritage Oak be a good choice for replacing a large shade tree?
8:35- How does snowmelt impact park strips?
- Does the newly approved hybrid Bermuda grass do well in clay soil?
8:50- Is it okay if I can only find a tan tree wrap for my eastern redbud?
- When and how should I prune peonies?
- Is it still a good time to apply Neem Oil to fruit trees and, if so, is it just one application until spring?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 11/9/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Mugo Pine
- 9 o’clock feature: Tips for Winterizing Trees
- 10 o’clock feature: Pruning Raspberries in the Fall
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Pruning Raspberries in the Fall
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Pruning Raspberries in the Fall
10:20- Is there any hope of my yard coming back if it’s been fighting necrotic ring spot and fungus for about 6 years?
- How short should I mow my lawn on its final mowing before winter?
- Should I cut down the branches of my hydrangea tree for the winter or just let them go?
- Should I pull out my raspberries and put plastic down for a year if I want to get rid of all the bindweed on them?
- Can I plant bulbs and till in the same area?
10:35- Should I prune my traditional roses and tea roses?
- When’s the best time to prune my apple tree?
- Is there an effective spray that can reduce apple production on a bad apple tree?
- What can I do to prevent fire blight from killing my Asian pear tree?
- When and how should I prune a Weeping Pussy Willow tree?
- Can I plant flower bulbs now, and are there any exceptions?
- How do I get rid of the animals creating mounds in the soil of my vegetable garden?
10:50- How can I protect boxwoods in containers?
- When can I cut down my elm trees?
- When and how far should I cut back my short snapdragons?
- How do I kill the English ivy that’s taking over my vacant lot?
- How do I successfully plant tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth bulbs in a pot?
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Tips for Winterizing Trees
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: Tips for Winterizing Trees
9:20- When’s the best time to plant trees?
- Is it too late in the season to treat strawberry root weevils on my lilacs?
- Is it too late to apply Q4 Plus to kill bindweed?
- Is there something to spray for leafhoppers on grapes?
- Is there any possibility that my cherry tree can come back if all the leaves have turned brown?
- Did I make a mistake cutting back my roses?
- What causes my Fuji apple to split at the top and rot?
- Should I prune my apple tree now if I have too many broken apples still attached?
- Why hasn’t my burning bush ever turned red?
9:35- What kind of fertilizer is best for shrubs in a flower bed?
- Are 16-16-16 or 10-10-10 good fertilizers for bushes in general?
- Is wood ash mixed into vegetable garden soil beneficial or harmful?
- What are some red or purple leaf trees that grow 20-30 feet tall and can withstand all-day summer heat?
- How do I get rid of the aphids on my daylilies?
- Is it too late in the season to use Roundup on grass areas I want to remove?
- How do I fix my black raspberry patch soil if it’s too salty?
- What’s the best medium to plant an amaryllis bulb in?
- How do you overwinter canna lilies?
9:50- Are mulched leaves good for flower beds?
- Where can I buy manure?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of putting mink manure in my vegetable garden?
- What’s the best treatment for preventing maggots from infesting my apples in the future?
- What’s the difference between dahlias grown by tubers and dahlias grown by seed?
- If I use Tordon on a tree stump, does it also affect the surrounding soil for planting?
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Plant of the Week: Mugo Pine
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse8:05- Plant of the week: Mugo Pine
8:20- How long should I keep watering my lawn if there are lots of tiny grass coming up?
- What should I do if the tips of my yew branches are turning brown?
- Is it too late to put a winterizer or a fertilizer on my lawn?
- Is it too late to spray my peach and nectarine trees for shot hole fungus and cat-facing?
- When’s the best time to trim rose bushes?
- What can I use to prevent worms from getting on my apples?
8:35- Can I still compost in the winter?
- Should I be concerned if my maple tree is trapping a quart or more of water in a crotch about 5 feet above the ground?
- When can I prune raspberries?
- What can I do to stop a creature from digging holes in my grass and killing it?
- Is it too late to cut my lawn?
- Can I leave my potted redwood trees in my garage over the winter, or do I need to bring them inside so that they don’t freeze?
- Is it normal for the leaves of my dwarf apple trees to stay on through the winter?
- What caused two of my cherry tree limbs to die?
8:50- What’s a good source for getting more potassium and phosphorus into my garden soil?
- Why didn’t my gingko turn yellow this year?
- What’s the best way to get rid of the weeds in my vegetable garden?
- When’s the best time to prune grape vines that are over a trellis?
- What’s the key to successfully growing crotons in Utah?
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KSL Greenhouse Full Show 11/2/24
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouseHere’s what we covered this week:- Plant of the week: Staghorn Sumac
- 9 o’clock feature: How to Winterize Small Gas Engines
- 10 o’clock feature: Fall Lawn Care Tips
- And more of your questions and concerns!
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Fall Lawn Care Tips
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse10:05- Feature: Fall Lawn Care Tips
10:20- Should my small onions be harvested, or will they overwinter?
- Is it too late to spray 2,4-D?
- Do I need to cover my butterfly bush if I already trimmed it?
- How do I get rid of redstem filaree weeds in my backyard?
- Should I dig up and throw away my beebalm if the leaves are turning black?
- What should I do if I’ve got a new outbreak of aphids on my apricot and plum trees?
- What should I spray raspberries with this time of year to prevent crown borers next year?
10:35- What can I do to prevent my neighbor’s bamboo-looking plant from taking over my front yard?
- Do I prune Glencoe and Caroline raspberries to the ground or leave some canes?
- Should I cut back my roses now or in the spring?
- Do I cut back lavender or leave it alone?
- If I put two tomato cages by my seedling tree, are they going to bother the tree?
- What can I do to treat rust disease in my grass?
- Why isn’t my red burning bush turning red?
- Can I still eat my butternut squash if it has lots of cross pollination?
10:50- Is it too late to overseed my lawn?
- Is it a myth that it’s a great time to plant trees in the winter because they’re hibernating?
- Is it possible to overwinter my canna lily in a pot?
- How often should I water a tree I planted last week?
- Do you need to have two Asian pear trees to get fruit?
- Why is my staghorn sumac always more yellow than green?
- When should I pick Concord grapes?
- Do gooseberry bushes normally grow high and fast?
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How to Winterize Small Gas Engines
Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse9:05- Feature: How to Winterize Small Gas Engines
9:20- What can I do next year to get my mum to bloom quicker?
- Should I spread the IFA 4-Step on an area of dirt where grass seed will be planted?
- Is it okay to cut the Russian sage now if they still have purple flowers on them?
- How do I prepare horsetail reed for winter?
- What’s the best way to get rid of apple maggot?
- How low should I cut my hydrangeas?
- Do I need to supplement my Green Waste compost with anything else?
- When’s the best time to put compost in my vegetable garden?
- Is it too late to put the grass seed down and, if so, how can I protect them?
- What should the watering schedule be for sod that was laid yesterday?
- Is deeper tilling a good idea?
- How short should I cut the grass on my final mowing this fall?
- Can I transplant small volunteer perennials directly into my greenhouse, or do I need to plant them outside?
- Is there anything I need to do for yellow sage in the winter?
9:35- For my final mowing of the season, should I mulch or pick up the grass?
- When composting leaves, vegetables, and grass during the winter, should it be covered?
- How would I straighten a Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud that is leaning?
- How do I prune a rose of Sharon?
- Can I trim my hibiscus down, and how far down should I trim it?
- Would it still be okay to plant trees, and what are some recommendations?
- When should I cut down raspberries?
9:50- How do I overwinter my Elephant Ear plant?
- How do I trim a butterfly bush, and what do I need to do with it for the winter?
- Why do ornamental grasses rot in the center?
- What can I do to help my weeping cherry tree if its leaves are curling?
- Should I do anything with 2-year-old elderberry bushes in the fall?
- Will it hurt to cut back my butterfly bush a little before winter?
- Is it too late to treat a pear tree for blister mite, and what’s the best thing to treat it with?
- Is there a way to overwinter my hydrangea to keep it alive for next year?
- Is the SweeTango apple similar to the Cosmic Crisp apple?