In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, answers a reader’s question on a problem with peonies. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choi...
Aug 26, 2023•8 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener talks about common gardenia problems. Plus, Grumpy’s tip of the week to beat the Southern heat. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about...
Aug 23, 2023•8 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, addresses a concerned reader’s question about dying ajuga. Plus, Grumpy’s love for collard greens. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about yo...
Aug 19, 2023•9 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener answers a question on how to get rid of a tree stump. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week about mosquitoes. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more abo...
Aug 16, 2023•9 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener answers a question on the Casa Blanca Lily. Plus, he shares his plant of the week You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Aug 12, 2023•8 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener explains the trick to growing heirloom tomatoes. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 09, 2023•9 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader find the best low-growing perennial for their garden. Plus, a rave about sedums. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ...
Aug 05, 2023•7 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener advises a reader on dealing with scales on plants. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Aug 02, 2023•8 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with their blue hydrangeas. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week, the Balloon Flower. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choi...
Jul 29, 2023•10 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener deals with a reader’s daylilies dilemma. Plus, Grumpy shares his tip about gravel mulch. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jul 26, 2023•8 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, explains why hostas can look dead after a fall frost. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choic...
Jul 22, 2023•8 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, addresses a reader’s question on planting red clay soil. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad ch...
Jul 19, 2023•8 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener tackles a reader’s question on what’s ruining their Alberta spruce. Plus, Grumpy’s Gripe of the Week on mislabeled Mandevilla. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recordi...
Jul 15, 2023•10 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener addresses a reader’s squash dilemma. Plus, Grumpy shares his best tips on picking and purchasing garden hoses. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn mo...
Jul 12, 2023•7 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, tackles a reader’s lawn watering dilemma. Plus, what to know about cracked tomatoes. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jul 08, 2023•7 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener talks about dealing with a pool problem and shares tips on keeping mosquitoes at bay. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jul 05, 2023•7 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader deal with spider mites attacking an Alberta spruce. Plus, he shares a tip on how to root boxwood cuttings. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn mo...
Jun 24, 2023•8 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader with a citrus tree dilemma. Plus, he highlights the Elephant Ear plant of the week. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more...
Jun 21, 2023•7 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares his dislike for the privet. Plus, must-listen-to-tips on what to know before planting a tree. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more abou...
Jun 17, 2023•12 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, provides helpful suggestions for a few discouraged vegetable gardeners in Alabama. Plus, what to know about growing cherry tomatoes. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn ...
Jun 14, 2023•9 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader in Virginia deal with moss. Plus, his favorite advice on pruning, blooming shrubs. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about y...
Jun 10, 2023•8 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares expert tips on mulch and dealing with sour mulch. Plus, why he loves the colorful coleus plant. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more ab...
Jun 07, 2023•9 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, teaches us how to keep aphids from hurting my beautiful orchids. Plus, when to weed and feed. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jun 03, 2023•8 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader with a peach tree dilemma. Plus, why you should consider the Fringe Tree. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
May 31, 2023•8 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, schools us on knowing your zone. Plus, he shares a brilliant tip for picking daffodils. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
May 20, 2023•9 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader handle an aging ficus tree, and reasons he thinks SunPatiens should shine in every garden. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad...
May 17, 2023•10 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, breaks down everything you need to know about turf grass fertilizing. Plus, one of the most popular perennials around, the hostas. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recordi...
May 13, 2023•9 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener, talks about the chaste tree, which is a beautiful blooming blue that bumble bees love. Plus, he shares his love for rosemary. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more a...
May 10, 2023•10 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, explains the real difference between annuals and perennials. Plus, he shares a list of plants that deer love, which will cause challenges in your garden. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer...
May 06, 2023•12 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares everything you need to know about mulch. Plus, he highlights his favorite perennials: catmint. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy Ask Grumpy Credits: Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host Nellah McGough - Co-Host Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn m...
May 03, 2023•10 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast 
