On today's show: 07:16 Everlastings have a knack of popping up in most conditions, but will they grow in yellow sand? 08:39 How to take cuttings from your pomegranate tree. 12:27 Pomegranates: best time to prune your tree, and tips on why it might not be bearing fruit. 19:35 Do you live somewhere windy? Sab's tips on plants that can be used as windbreak hedges. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 ...
Apr 23, 2024•23 min
A special Saturday Breakfast broadcast from the banks of the Swan River as part of the inaugural River Guardians Festival: 12:49 Suggestions on what to use for a non invasive small tree or shrub to grow next to paving. 28:52 Guest interview with Dr Kerry Trayler from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction. 40:45 Is your lime tree leaves going brown at the tips? Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne filling in for Sabrina Hahn. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ...
Apr 20, 2024•52 min
On today's show: 01:30 How to treat mealybugs. 07:59 Mark shares his knowledge on native mints. Discover the best one to grow for your tastebuds. 10:48 Tips on encouraging a young Lychee tree to bear fruit. 12:48 Scale on your Fig tree? Here's what to do. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Apr 15, 2024•19 min
Sab and Gianni discuss how to prevent your dog's pee from wreaking havoc on your grass. 14:00 - Does my Pinkabelle apple tree have a nutrient deficiency? 21:40 - How to stop dog wee from ruining your lovely lawn. 32:05 - How to revive a tawdry-looking tree turmeric. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like ...
Apr 13, 2024•46 min
On today's show: 00:12 Kitty litter can be a good tool for your garden. Here is where to use it, and where to avoid. 06:56 Your roses are made of two parts: the rootstock and the scion or top stock. What to do if your roses are only shooting from the rootstock. 12:19 Weevils on your Blackberry tree? Find out how to get rid of them! 17:50 What to do when the leaves on your Magnolia tree turn brown. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by cal...
Apr 09, 2024•27 min
Sab and Gianni deep dive into the fantastical world of fungi, and how to grow your own at home. 4:30 - What's the best way to seal off a cut after grafting fruit trees? 30:28 - How to grow your own mushrooms at home, with Diego Oliveira aka. The FunGuy WA 36:03 - How to encourage friendly fungi to spread throughout your lawn Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast throu...
Apr 06, 2024•51 min
On today's show: 02:50 Your citrus tree was damaged by the heat. Should you water and fertilise it at the same time to revive it? 04:40 The peach tree in your garden is too large. What is the best way to reduce the height? 07:20 Why you might be seeing more ant colonies in your garden, and what you can do about it. 20:55 The Aspidistra plant is known for being almost impossible to kill. So, why could it be dying? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your ...
Apr 02, 2024•31 min
Sab and Amber chat to a number of local flora and fauna heroes who are dealing with the fallout of bushfire season. 14:30 - Prof. Kingsley Dixon recounts the loss of his invaluable garden, home to many rare plants, in the recent Waroona blaze. 30:30 - From WA Wildlife, Dean Huxley walks us through who's who at the zoo, and how the hospital runs. 42:08 - A close shave with cooch-ridden lupin hay. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by callin...
Mar 30, 2024•50 min
On today's show: 00:27 The calendar says Autumn, but your garden still thinks it's summer. Here's what you need to know. 09:12 Why are your pumpkin vines growing well, but still not bearing fruit? 12:01 Citron melon, or “jam melon“, can be used for homemade jam. Find out how to tell the difference between melons. 13:01 Why your dwarf orange tree might need a sticky bottom? (Spoiler: ants) Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in o...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min
Sab and Hilary are joined by special guest Sue McDougall, Director of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, to shower our precious Eucalyptus trees with love. 17:00 - What to do about a stubborn invasion of doublegees. 29:37 - Happy National Eucalypt Day! 40:26 - Tips for planting a tiny forest of deciduous trees. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC...
Mar 23, 2024•52 min
On today's show: 00:33 Should you prune now, or wait until winter? 02:56 How to give your soil a boost if your plants aren't growing. 04:37 It it possible to repair a Silver Princess branch that snapped off in the wind? 11:44 Tips on relocating a plant from next to a brick wall. 18:02 The best time to prune your passionfruit vine. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcas...
Mar 18, 2024•25 min
Broadcasting live from Perth's traditional Italian-style market, Sab and Amber chat trees in your front yard as well as pruning methods for fruit orchards. 20:30 — Are peppermint trees a good tree for your neighbourhood streets and home residence? 34:12 – How to prune a mango tree without killing it 45:50 – Can Bay Trees grow back after being snapped? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Su...
Mar 16, 2024•53 min
On today's show: 06:24 Tips on what to use as the best lawn replacement ground cover (Sab's pick: dichondra) 13:24 How to care for your navel orange tree when the leaves go brown 16:33 When you can expect your passionfruit tree to flower 23:24 Why do plants change when they flower each year? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Pod...
Mar 12, 2024•27 min
Sab and Gianni delve into post-summer pruning practices and pesky black caterpillars. 16:30 - Dealing with caterpillars who are snacking on your pond plants 30:39 - When to prune Crepe Myrtles after a hot summer 46: 49 - Are trees starting to flower earlier and earlier? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you ...
Mar 09, 2024•53 min
It's the gardening show for green thumbs and aspiring horticulturalists alike. On today's show 06:18 What are these weird marks on my ghost gum leaves 11:51 How do I get rid of some invasive plumbego and morning glory? 22:36 Can I add unsoiled kitty litter to bolster my soil? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or whereve...
Mar 05, 2024•34 min
Sab and Amber discuss everything from peach tree royalty to Swedish house music. 10:27 Identifying peach tree varieties 18:08 Saving an old staghorn fern that's fallen off its mount 21:31 Rolling out the red carpet for rare red-tailed black cockatoo visitors Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to list...
Mar 02, 2024•53 min
On today's show: 08:33 What to use to combat powdery mildew (fungal disease) 13:55 Tips on pruning a Boston fern 31:57 Does your Lilly Pilly have pimples? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Feb 27, 2024•36 min
Sab tells us how she really feels about Yucca plants... and how you can remove yours, if you feel similarly. 13:46 How to remove scale from a beautiful, big fig tree 18:44 Getting rid of a stubborn yucca 38:57 Encouraging female pumpkin flowers to join the pumpkin party Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you ...
Feb 24, 2024•53 min
On today's show: 01:31 Why are click beetles called click beetles? 04:48 Do you need to use a wetting agent with a citrus? 12:34 Why do Aloe Vera plants go yellow? 24:56 Tips on potting a dwarf mango tree into the ground Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Feb 20, 2024•35 min
We saw in the news this week that a stingray is pregnant without having interacted with a male in over eight years. Well, Sabrina says if we're excited about that, we should look at the insect world. 13:04 Here's how aphid mothers make crones of themselves 18:37 What frozen snails are good for 43:24 Sab shows us some red cap yellow flowering gum nuts and explains the unique way they flower Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in ...
Feb 17, 2024•55 min
On today's show: 06:40 Rootstock and roses 17:35 How to get your mango tree to bounce back. 21:31 Pollinating your pumpkin seeds Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Feb 13, 2024•28 min
A visit from eight red-tail cockatoos and her favourite breakfast: sardines, tomato and black pepper on toast. That's how Sabrina's day started, and she brought the good vibes into Roots and Shoots, in her "favouritist" summer frock. On today's show: 10:11 What to do when the heat is killing your ground cover 22:07 How to graft a mulberry tree 26:20 Special guest, entomologist Dr Darryl Hardie, (aka Dr Bug-a-lugs) takes your insect related questions from how to attract spiders to your garden, to...
Feb 10, 2024•52 min
On today's show: 02:58 How to have flowers in your garden all summer long 09:24 When to prune your Eucalyptus tree 15:57 Golden sap on your grevilleas? Find out why Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Feb 06, 2024•28 min
UWA emeritus professor of plant biology Hans Lambers joins Sabrina Hahn and Amber Cunningham to discuss the importance of a healthy tree canopy, and look at ways locals can play a part in increasing the numbers of trees across Perth. Also on Roots and Shoots: 10:16 If your blueberry bush is looking sad, do this 16:30 How to save a lilly pilly tree from heat stress 24:34 Whose responsibility is it to boost Perth's tree canopy? Hans Lambers says we can't afford to wait for councils. Listen to the ...
Feb 03, 2024•52 min
On today's show: 03:40 When and how to prune your hydrangeas 12:11 The best time to transplant a frangipani 25:47 Polyphagous shot-hole borer in Hyde Park Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 30, 2024•29 min
Horticulturist Mark Tucek in for Sabrina Hahn today. On the show: 14:43 How to repurpose water from your pool to water your garden 27:31 What to do if your passionfruit isn't flowering 32:18 This might be why your finger limes aren't fruiting Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 27, 2024•48 min
On today's show: 00:26 How to use coffee grounds in your compost 11:55 Can you limit root systems from neighbouring trees? 15:17 How to get rid of weed in your buffalo lawn Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 23, 2024•17 min
On the show: 2:26 Why are my petunia leaves all curled and stunted?7:21 How do I get more potatoes to grow from each plant23:02 What month is best to replant orchids32:23 What critter is attacking my roses Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 20, 2024•55 min
On today's show: 01:39 How to help your orange tree to fruit if it's in a pot, and ground 16:10 Tips on how to discourage rats in your garden 19:50 Pruning your pencil pines, what you need to know Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 16, 2024•24 min
Sabrina Hahn explains what nitrogen fixation is, and how it makes plants greener after a thunderstorm How to get more branches on your frangipani How to identify scale and what to do about it Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 10:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App , Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen....
Jan 13, 2024•52 min
