Garden Hotline

Garden Hotline with Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve discusses winter garden and seeding as well as taking your questions.

Garden Hotline - Poynter Landscape Architecture

Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, a lifelong gardener. She is currently the Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction and on the board of Landscape Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis and answers all your gardening questions.

Garden Hotline - Horstman Bros and Robinson Seed

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Stuart McMillian to answer your gardening questions.

Winter is coming, how do you prepare?

In this edition of the Garden Hotline, Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, a lifelong gardner. She is currently the Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction and on the board of Landscape Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis. She answers your questions on many topics, such as citrus plants, mulch, and preparing for winter.

Fall Gardening: Leaf Cleanup, Tree Care, and Winter Prep

On this episode of On the Garden Hotline, hosts Scott Jagow, Jim Schulte, and Jeff Kendall from Horseman Brothers discuss key gardening topics for the busy fall season. They cover essential tasks like leaf cleanup, winterizing lawns, and deep root feeding of trees to prepare them for the colder months. The experts also highlight the impact of warm weather on plant blooming times and the extended weed season. Callers ask about grass seed germination, garlic planting, tree pruning, and hydrangea c...

Erin Goss on Invasive Honeysuckle, Prescribed Burns, and Seasonal Gardening Tips

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve discusses critical environmental topics, from invasive honeysuckle removal efforts to the benefits of prescribed burns for ecological restoration. She also shares insights on how the recent drought has impacted fall foliage colors, and provides helpful advice for gardeners on overwintering plants like cannas and using soil solarization to address fungal issues. Tune in for a seasonal guide to sustainable gardening and nature conservation!

Garden Hotline with tree expert Mark Grueber

Mark Grueber, Community Forester at Missouri Department of Conservation is the special guest to answer your questions.

Garden Hotline with Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve

Scott Jagow and special guest Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve discuss foliage, decorating your garden, sweet gum balls and answer your questions.

Garden Hotline - Horstmann Brothers

Jeff Kendall and Jim Schulte of Horstmann Brothers Landscaping answer your gardening questions.

(Hour 2) Fall Events and Gardening Q&A with Shaw Nature Reserve

Scott Jagow and Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve share details on upcoming fall events, including the importance of a sincere pumpkin patch and Halloween-themed activities at the reserve. The episode also addresses listener gardening questions: Sally seeks advice on a dying oak tree with mushrooms, and Erin suggests consulting the Missouri Botanical Garden and the University of Missouri Extension. Jan asks about controlling creeping charlie, and Erin recommends manual removal or a broadleaf he...

(Hour 1) Fall Gardening Tips and Climate Change Impact on St. Louis Trees

Scott Jagow is joined by Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve to discuss essential gardening tips for Fall. They cover leaf cleanup, preparing gardens for winter, and how the early leaf drop due to warm weather is affecting local trees. Erin shares advice on pruning apple tree suckers and the best times to plant fruit trees, while also discussing the effects of climate change on St. Louis natural areas, including extreme weather's impact on tree health and animal behavior. They also highlight beau...

Expert Tree Care Tips with Mark Grueber (hour 2)

Expert Tree Care Tips with Mark Grueber Hour 1

Mark Grueber, a seasoned forester with 38 years of experience, shares his expertise on tree care. He advises against staking trees for extended periods, as it can weaken their structure, and suggests using soft materials like foam noodles to protect them. For brown, woody climbing hydrangeas, he recommends reducing nitrogen fertilizer and adjusting sunlight exposure. Grueber also discusses the risks of overplanting maples due to the Asian Longhorn beetle and suggests serviceberry as a safer alte...

Home and Garden Care Solutions

In this special episode of Garden Hotline, Jeff Kendall and Robert Effinger of Horstmann Bros Landscaping share their extensive knowledge on home and garden care. From tree management to landscape design, the hosts cover various techniques to keep your outdoor space healthy and beautiful. They discuss essential seasonal tasks like preparing gardens for fall, watering best practices, and managing tree issues such as gall wasps and drought damage.

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Preparing Gardens for Fall: Watering Techniques, Perennials, and Caller Q&A

Garden Hotline with Jason Vahle from Spring Green

Scott Jagow hosts with special guest Jason Vahle from Spring Green answering all your questions plus a surprise call from Mike Miller.

Mike Miller calls into the Garden Hotline

Long time host of the Garden Hotline Mike Miller calls in to provide an update on his situation.

Garden Hotline with Erin Goss

Our special guest to answer your gardening questions is Erin Goss, Coordinator for the Native Plant Initiative at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Garden Hotline with Jason Vahle from Spring Green

Stuart McMillian hosts with special guest Jason Vahle from Spring Green

Hour 2 - Exploring Native Plants and Garden Design with Erin Goss

Join us on the Garden Hotline as we delve into the world of native plants and garden design with special guest Erin Goss. As the coordinator for the Native Plant Initiative at Shaw Nature Reserve, Erin shares her journey from working with books to becoming a passionate advocate for native horticulture. Learn about the importance of native plants, the beauty of the Shaw Nature Reserve, and practical gardening tips for St. Louis residents. Plus, we answer listener questions on lawn care, managing ...

Hour 1 - Exploring Native Plants and Garden Design with Erin Goss

Join us on the Garden Hotline as we delve into the world of native plants and garden design with special guest Erin Goss. As the coordinator for the Native Plant Initiative at Shaw Nature Reserve, Erin shares her journey from working with books to becoming a passionate advocate for native horticulture. Learn about the importance of native plants, the beauty of the Shaw Nature Reserve, and practical gardening tips for St. Louis residents. Plus, we answer listener questions on lawn care, managing ...

Garden Hotline: Expert Gardening Tips and Solutions 8-10-24

On this episode of the Garden Hotline, guest hosts Jeff Kendell and Robert Effinger tackle a range of gardening challenges, from dealing with weeds and drought to identifying mysterious plants. The experts share their insights on the best times and frequency for watering lawns and plants, offer practical advice on tree stump removal, and provide tips for improving grass growth. They also discuss strategies for controlling invasive weeds and fixing bare spots in your lawn. Tune in to learn the im...

Best of Garden Hotline 8-3-2024

Join host Steve Millett as he answers your gardening questions and shares expert tips on everything from growing vegetables and flowers to maintaining a healthy lawn

Garden Hotline - July 27th, 2024

Jim Moro, Owner of Professional Edge Turf Care and Glenn Kraemer, Owner of GR Robinson Seed Company answer your gardening questions.

Garden Hotline - July 20th, 2024

Jeff Kendall and Robert Effinger of Horstmann Brothers co-host and answer your gardening questions.

Garden Hotline – July 13th, 2024

Paul Horstmann and Jeff Kendall of Horstmann Brothers guest host the Garden Hotline and answer all of your gardening questions.

Garden Hotline - June 22, 2024 - Garlic

Steve Millett is in today to answer your gardening questions

Garden Hotline - June 15, 2024

Chuck Caverly- Botanist, certified Arborist, & a Grow Native Certified Professional who has more than 35 years of experience answers your gardening questions.

Garden Hotline - June 8th, 2024

Chuck Caverly- Botanist, certified Arborist, & a Grow Native Certified Professional who has more than 35 years of experience answers your gardening questions.