Plant Talk with Dave Decock is the longest running program on KFGO!
Another year has arrived and listeners are sending in their questions about lawns, pests, trees, shrubs, house plants and more. Retired horticulturalist Dave Decock can solve your problems. He is the Prince of Pruning, the Lord of Lawns, the Master of the Mums – well, you get the idea!
Some of the topics in this episode:
- The bark at the bottom of Norway Maple is a light gray color, it is not chewed, just discolored and is starting to groove. Dave Decock says this is good news! It means the tree is healthy and starting to mature.
- The old wives tale of planting potatoes on Good Friday.
- When should you thatch the yard?
- Can you grow an apple tree in a large pot? Will it bear fruit? Dave Decock says if your pot is large enough, you find a sunny spot and you have another bush or tree to provide cross pollination, it could happen!
- Hydrangeas blossomed the first year, but haven’t since then? If the nitrogen in the soil is too high, it would encourage a lot of vegetative growth. Maybe try some fertilizing?
- How do you control the fungus on roses? You need to use a fungicide. Rose fungicide are very widely available, and remember to water in the early morning and prune some of the stalks.
- When can I prune? Dave says you can take dead branches off anytime!
- When should I start melon plants inside? Dave says it’s a little too early, try for the beginning of May.
- Soil for a raised bed? You will need a mixture of Fargo soil with some potting soil. Making sure water won’t run right through it.
- Can I reuse tulip bulbs? In the fall you can plant the bulbs outside, you may not have much success planting them in the spring.
Listening to the podcast above for non-stop lawn & garden questions.
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Listen to Plant Talk w/ Dave Decock every Thursday, during the growing season, between 1-2pm on KFGO 790 AM & 94.1 FM – and, worldwide, at kfgo.com.
And, call-in with your questions! 701-237-5948 or 800-880-5346… You can text 35270 or email us at kfgo.studio@kfgo.com
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Cleanup Week Rescheduled to Mid-September
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