Garden Hotline

Glenn Kraemer & Geni Metzger join Scott Jagow for today's show to talk about the importance of trees and how the lack can exacerbate heat issues like this weekend in the area, the best way to grow grass during this heatwave, how to handle zinnias after such a west start to the season, a few questions around cactus care, dealing with tree damage, whether or not distilled water is better for your plants and so many more questions from the callers!

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscapeas talks about jumping wasp galls and takes your gardening questions.

Michelle Reasor-West joins Scott Jagow on the KMOX Garden Hotline to offer essential June gardening advice. From caring for boxwoods and hydrangeas to managing pests, weeds, and tree health, Michelle shares expert strategies to keep your landscape thriving. The conversation also covers pruning techniques, soil selection, watering tips, and how to use the right tools for the job. Plus, guidance on specific plants like Japanese maples, columnar apple trees, and bird of paradise.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to answer your gardening questions and hear a few mole stories.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscapeas they discuss Periwinkle, Black-Eyed Susan, low maintenance plants and answer your gardening questions.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and talk about Mother's Day and carnations

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and roses.

The Garden Hotline broadcasted live from Chesterfield Valley Nursery during their Customer Appreciation Day! Jim Graeler and nursery expert Michelle Reeser West discussed the nursery's wide selection, including rare Japanese maples and custom maintenance services. Listeners called in with questions about controlling Star of Bethlehem and honeysuckle weeds, identifying black ants, and caring for trees and shrubs. Advice included tips for red maples breaking dormancy, using soil conditioners, fertilizing struggling plants, and consulting arborists for hail damage. The nursery also featured raffles, refreshments, and special discounts on plants, trees, and pottery.

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow talking about what is coming up at the Shaw Nature Reserve and answer your gardening questions.

Stuart McMillian digs into spring lawn and garden care with Jeff Kendall and Glenn Kraemer. They break down how the delayed growing season and cooler temperatures are affecting planting, soil temps, and grass seed germination. The discussion includes expert advice on lawn care — from choosing the right grass type (K-31, fescue, bluegrass) to mowing tips, fertilization, and pre-emergent application. Plus, they touch on proper plant care for hostas, boxwoods, crepe myrtle, and more, along with essential landscaping techniques and strategies for managing pests, deer, and invasive plants.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss chaos gardening and mullets, plus answering your gardening questions.

Scott is joined by Michelle & Erin to cover a variety of topics & take questions from callers: - ginko seeds - chickpea weed issues - best way to arrange raised flower beds - whether or not you can still put down pre-emergent for the spring/summer - full-sun summer plants for a retaining wall bed - if this is a good time for new seeds - morel mushroom hunting - the best ways to cook morels - how long yuca plants can live - and more!

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss Bradford Pear's and answer all of your landscaping questions.

Scott Jagow is joined by two hosts to talk about all lawn, garden & landscaping needs: - lawn height - grass feed - the best weed killer to use while growing a lawn - best timing for seed planting - when the best time to start de0-thatching the lawn would be - whether or not can you safely prune after a long period of time without - the best way to build a program for your lawn

This episode of the Garden Hotline dives deep into the world of banana plants, exploring their growth, care, and maintenance. Michelle Reasor-West also discusses hydrangeas, olive trees, Miscanthus grass, oak trees, Japanese maples, and crepe myrtles, offering expert advice on how to keep your garden thriving.

With warmer weather on the way this week, Michelle Reasor-West, of Poynter Landscape joins Scott Jagow to answer all of your gardening questions.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to talk about Rhubarb, sun exposure and answer your questions.

On this episode of the Garden Hotline, Michelle Reasor-West joins Scott Jagow to kick off the spring gardening season. She shares expert advice on pruning hydrangeas, boxwoods, and hollies, while stressing the importance of timing for different plant species. Michelle also answers listener questions on soil compaction, transplanting perennials, and using dry creek beds for water runoff management. Plus, she gives tips on when and how to plant tulip bulbs for optimal growth.

The beginning of February means that spring is not too far away. Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow answer all of your gardening questions to get your yards ready for the warmer months.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction discuss winter sowing and takes your questions.

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow as they talk about the history of the Shaw Nature Reserve some good winter reading and answer your questions.

Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction as they discuss new year resolutions for your garden and answers all of your questions.

Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow give their advice on how to deal with a winter storm.

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

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 talks about keeping plants alive in the winter, garden gifts, what not to do plus she answers your questions.

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

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.

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

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.

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 care. The team offers advice on the best times to plant bulbs, trim hydrangeas, and protect trees from deer. They stress the importance of proper watering, especially for newly planted trees, and recommend spruce trees as a great deer-resistant option.

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!

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

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

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

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 herbicide

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 beautiful spots for fall foliage like Forest Park and Tower Grove Park. The conversation wraps up with water management tips during heavy rains and a preview of Shaw Nature Reserve's upcoming art show.

Expert Tree Care Tips with Mark Grueber (hour 2) full 2176 Mark Grueber offers advice on pruning red buds and Japanese maples, splitting banana trees, and handling waterlogged soil with a French drain. He also addresses tree stress in black gums and shares his plans for retirement and a new consulting business. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:45:17 +0000 MDOyfknsWSLb1kZdOZnEJ4Z3WlxUIX5Q leisure Garden Hotline leisure Expert Tree Care Tips with Mark Grueber (hour 2) The KMOX Garden Hotline with Mike Miller features answers and responses to questions from beginner to life-long gardener. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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 alternative. Plus, he highlights the best time to prune trees and offers practical tips on proper planting and maintenance to ensure healthy growth.

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.

Garden Hotline H2 - full 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. 2132 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:53:12 +0000 PpM41W8IX6bnLYqO4V1QuBAHbc7rmAlk leisure Garden Hotline leisure Garden Hotline H2 - The KMOX Garden Hotline with Mike Miller features answers and responses to questions from beginner to life-long gardener. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Leisure

Preparing Gardens for Fall: Watering Techniques, Perennials, and Caller Q&A full Join Jeff Kendall and Robert Effinger from Horstman Bros Landscaping on this week's Garden Hotline as they co-host an informative session on preparing your garden for the fall season. Topics include best practices for watering, cutting back perennials, and cleaning up leaves. They share tips on slow soaking and properly watering trees and shrubs. The episode also features caller questions on tree care, weed management, and plant health, as well as advice on addressing tree bark damage and controlling blackberry weeds. Plus, they provide planting and maintenance tips for azaleas and blackberry plants. 2068 Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:27:46 +0000 D8bOOzUo8Rm6Plt0YVbYOxpovawAEEPE education,leisure,how to,self-improvement Garden Hotline education,leisure,how to,self-improvement Preparing Gardens for Fall: Watering Techniques, Perennials, and Caller Q&A The KMOX Garden Hotline with Mike Miller features answers and responses to questions from beginner to life-long gardener. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Education Leisure

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