WCCO's Smart Gardens

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WCCO's Smart Gardens

  1. 6H AGO

    Growing Persimmons in Minnesota, Cold Treating Plants, Planting a Lawn for Bees

    The process of growing persimmons. Getting trees to grow better. How to inhibit algae growth. Where to plant rhubarb. When plants need cold treatment. Keeping critters away from plants and grass. The spring flower show is getting underway at the arboretum. Bringing geraniums back to life. Making a lawn that is best for bees. It is time to trim maple trees. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

    37 min
  2. Warm weather, even in winter, means spring is coming!

    FEB 14

    Warm weather, even in winter, means spring is coming!

    Minnesota growers are getting a tease of spring this weekend and that leaves many with questions when it comes to seeding, growing, and maintaining some of their gardening projects! To answer some of these questions we have the University of Minnesota Extension Horticulturist Julie Weisenhorn tackling some of your lawn care questions regarding seeding, pruning, greenhouse maintenance, peach trees, dormant seeding and indoor plant upkeep and much more!

    41 min

  3. FEB 7

    Transplanting House Plants, More Fungus Gnat Problems, Tree Trouble

    Does this winter warm up have an impact on plants? Getting started with seeds. When to consider repotting a plant. Grass cutting questions. When to transplant house plants. Fungus gnat solutions. When to rototill your lawn. Identifying tree trouble. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu

    39 min

  4. JAN 31

    Winter Sowing Solutions, Fruit Tree Tips, Spider Mite Mitigation

    When to transplant a poinsettia. How to germinate seeds in the winter. Pruning spruces. Maintaining fruit trees. Handling hydrangeas. Getting rid of spider mites. Can bamboo grow in Minnesota? Will plants come back after deer damage? What is an ideal temperature for a house plant? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

    39 min

  5. JAN 24

    Preparing Gardens in The Winter, Exploding Trees, When to Start and Stop Pruning

    What can a gardener do when we are in the middle of a cold winter? Spider plant problems. When to start fertilizing house plants. Debunking the exploding tree myth. Can streetlights impact plant growth? When is it too late to prune trees? Growing berries in Minnesota. Cutting back geraniums. Growing and caring for amaryllis plants. Recommended weed barriers. How to grow pineapple. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson extension.umn.edu.

    39 min

  6. JAN 17

    How Temperature Can Impact Trees, Winter Sowing Tips, Properly Repotting a Plant

    Do erratic temperatures have a big impact on trees? Winter tasks for gardeners. What to know if you want to start winter sowing. Preventing and getting rid of fungus gnats. How to properly repot a plant. Pruning practice. Getting a cactus to bloom. Making sure your pots drain. Learn more from horticulturalist Julie Weisenhorn at extension.umn.edu.

    39 min

  7. JAN 10

    Working With Weird Winter Weather, The Time to Prune Trees, January Deadlines for Gardeners

    Are seed catalogs still available? With the warmer weather we have been having, is it okay to prune fruit trees? Oak wilt worries. Grass to plant around the yard that does not get cut. When to start dormant seeding. Getting control of moss. Advice on growing plants on a fence. Can plants recover from animal damage? Are there plants rabbits do not eat? Jumping worm problems. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

    39 min

  8. JAN 3

    Starting Seeds Indoors, Getting Ready for Grass Seed, Plants to Keep Away from Pets

    The best methods to repel critters. How to get started on growing plants indoors. Working with frozen soil. Why some grass seed grows better than others. Getting rid of fungus gnats. Are grow lights a good investment? Why a Christmas cactus might not bloom. What plants need to be kept away from plants. Bush trimming basics. What to know about winter sowing. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

    40 min
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  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
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