WCCO's Smart Gardens

How snow can help soil. Tips for growing herbs indoors. Finding fungus gnats in your plants. Christmas cactus care. There is a lot happening at the arboretum even in the winter time and they have grea...

It's a perfect time to dormant seed. Caring for a Christmas cactus.Good plants to give as gifts this holiday season. A good low maintenance plant for the home. Tips for drying flowers. What it takes t...

Preserving flowers. Saving tulip bulbs until they are ready to plant. Caring for succulents. When brussels sprouts grow best. Where to keep plants in your house in the winter. Wrapping plants. Is it t...

What plants need the most water right now. Confused lilacs. Getting rid of bugs in plants that are brought inside.. Controlling wild raspberry bushes. Trimming asparagus. Thinking about fertilizing th...

The warm weather is extending the gardening season. When it's okay to let the leaves be on the lawn through the winter. It is time to dormant seed. Pruning perennials. Is it time to fertilize the lawn...

Protecting your plants as winter arrives. Caring for plants that were brought indoors. Venus fly trap tips. When to lay topsoil or mulch. What to do with hostas as winter comes. Getting ahead of dande...

Minnesota saw some rain this week but is it enough for your garden? How long can we water our plants before winter? Why elms are a good tree to plant in Minnesota. Winterizing roses. Is it too late to...

When to plant Garlic. The Lawns are in need of water. Identifying weeds. Getting rid of moles. Finding a good arborist. Is it too late to fertilize the lawn? Collecting seeds from your plants.The stra...

Taking care of your plants as a stretch of dry weather continues. Managing thistle in your yard. When it's a good time to trim trees. How much water a tree needs. Identifying buckthorn and how to get ...

The Garden sale is on! What is happening to the fruit and nuts on trees this year? How to deal with leaf scab? Fungus on buckthorn? Shrub maintenance. Winterizing the lawn. Preventing pests from damag...

Lilacs are still blooming in September. Tree health. Seasonal hosta care. What time should the lawn be mowed? Recognizing herbicide damage. Apple tree issues. Grooming sumac. When will the maple trees...

How to handle unwanted plants and weeds with horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu...

In today's episode we talked to U of MN Extension Master gardener Teresa Rooney to discuss how to deter emerald ash borers with your trees and garden, manual pollination of your flowers,  properly cur...

Lot's to do this time of year Harvest...prep...winterize... Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu...

Fall is the most rewarding time for gardeners. Fall fruits and veggies and more. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and Dr. Jon Trappe answer your questions live from the Minnesota State Fair. ext.umn.edu...

Lilacs around the region are looking pretty bad. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

This cool weather is great for growing grass...and weeds. What should you do? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

A variety of gardening and tree care discussion on today’s show! From preventing Japanese beetles, seeding new grass, growing healthy trees - U of MN Extension master gardener Teresa Rooney walks us t...

Lawns typically go dormant this time of the year. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalists Mary Meyer and Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu...

Years of drought and now lots of moisture....your outdoor plants could be under some stress. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Is it too late to trim lilacs? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

  Wet weather brings the powdery mildew. Is it harmful? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Keeping up will all to do this time of year is a challenge. That's the joys of the gardener. Your questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

After spring plants bloom, when is it safe to move them?Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Should I mulch my lawn clippings or bag and compost? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu...

Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Early spring...it's warm enough to start those outside plants. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

Your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

A beautiful spring weekend and all your gardening questions answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

More turf talk with Dr. Jon Trappe and gardening tips from U of MN extension Horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Your question answered by U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn and turf expert Jon Trappe. ext.umn.edu...

Spring transplanting can start with rain and warm wx in the forecast. Learn ore from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

You want to rake, fertilize, and weed and feed. Is it the right time. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Do it right when starting vegetables from seed. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.umn.edu...

It's so dry, any moisture this time of year is a blessing. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Very dry and high wind have us in a red flag warning. How dry is your yard and what to do. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney, ext.cmn.edu...

It's dry and if there's not alot of rain this spring, could be drought. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

Turf expert Dr. Jon Trappe joins U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn answering your questions. ext.umn.edu...

Don't panic if your spring bulbs are coming up. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

With winters return, should we worry about emerging spring plants? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Warm, dry winter can cause stress on trees. But there's little frost. Can you water? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

A dry, warm winter with no snow can cause stress for trees and stubs. Learn more from U of MN extension master gardener Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Having a bee lawn of easier than you think. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

What to do when your stored outdoor plants start blooming indoors. Learn more from U of MN extensions horticulturalist teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Cold weather with no snow cover could cause damage to your perennials. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer. ext.umn.edu...

With little snow, there's still time to dormant seed. Learn more from Dr. Jon Trappe and U of MN extension horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn. ext.umn.edu...

Going to get cold soon. Protect outdoor plants with mulch. Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Teresa Rooney. ext.umn.edu...

Will it hurt my plants if they're are budding because of the warm weather? Learn more from U of MN extension horticulturalist Mary Meyer.. ext.umn.edu...