Retired Horticulturalist Dave Decock has seen just about everything when it comes to plants, lawns, trees, bugs and more!
Listeners are worried about rabbit damage from over the winter. Whether they are talking about a fruit tree or an older established tree – Dave has some advice.
This past winter saw a lot of snow that piled high, so rabbits have been eating higher bark than in previous years.
Apple tree pro-tip: You can prune branches UNTIL you see leaf buds. Once an apple tree starts to yield leaves, you should not prune any longer for Spring.
Maple tree pro-tip: You should prune AFTER it leafs out. This will keep the wounds from oozing the syrup out and onto your lawn.
All tree pro-tip: Worried about flood waters and your trees? Spring flooding BEFORE trees leaf out should be just fine. Summer flooding AFTER leafing out are bad news.
Worried about those emerging bulbs or plants getting covered with Spring snow? Dave says not to worry. The temperatures won’t be low enough, long enough to do major damage. Some black tips are possible – but nothing to lose sleep over.
Dave also gives his yearly advice when it comes to growing potatoes – unless you like dealing with potato bugs, just rely on the farmer’s market or grocery store!
It Takes 2 and KFGO are proud to be the home of Plant Talk with Dave Decock.
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 don’t forget to check out our great Plant Talk Sponsors –
Dave’s West Fargo Tire & Service
,
Shotwell Floral
,
Turf Tamers
and
Sheyenne Gardens
Do you have a question for the Lord of Lilacs? Dave is in the studio every Thursday during the growing season from 1pm to 2pm – you can call 701-237-5948 or text in at 35270.
Additional Episodes of “Plant Talk”
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk March 28th, 2019
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk March 21st, 201
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KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk July 19th, 2018
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk July 5th, 2018
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk June 14th, 2018
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk June 7, 2018
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