Even though it’s been dry, that hasn’t stopped the garden questions from coming in. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we answer some of your questions, as well as some of the most common gardening questions on the internet! From watering lawns and planting bulbs and perennials to dealing with ants, black spots on maple leaves, and more! Plus, we celebrate National Houseplant Week and pawpaws.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FI0D5Z2mfYQ
Skip to what you want to know:
01:17 – It's still dry outside and National House Plant Week
04:05 - Getting houseplants ready to bring back indoors
05:39 - Pawpaws are ripening!
11:09 - Lightning round: questions from the internet and you
12:14 – How do I keep ants out of my yard?
13:36 – What are the black spots on my maple leaves?
14:36 – Can I still plant perennials and trees in the fall?
15:23 – Is it too late to sow fall vegetables?
16:44 – Should I cut back my perennials now?
17:58 – My annuals look bad right now. What should I do?
19:00 – Can I collect seeds now for next year?
20:28 – How often should I water my lawn in the fall?
21:57 – Is now a good time to aerate and fertilize my lawn?
23:09 – Should I treat crabgrass right now?
24:56 – Is it time to plant spring bulbs?
26:30 - Should I test my soil in the fall?
27:51 - Wrap-up, thank yous, what's up next week, and goodbye!
Monstera: From the rainforest to must-have houseplant: https://youtu.be/3xyQlbH-7ws
Growing Pawpaws in Illinois with Doug Gucker: https://youtu.be/m_cCkGqjp80
Illinois Extension Soil Testing website: https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/soil-testing
Contact us!
Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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