Plant Talk is non-stop lawn & garden questions with the “King of All Things Green” Dave Decock.
Fun fact: Plant Talk with Dave Decock is the longest running show on KFGO Radio! (40+ years and counting…)
IN THIS EPISODE:
… It’s June 27th… is it too late to plant perennials or trees? Dave says that while a month ago might have been more ideal, if you have them, plant them! And, while it’s important to keep them watered, Dave says over-watering is often a bigger problem! If you are wanting to divide an existing plant, it might be better to wait.
… Do you need to deadhead lilacs? “No!” Dave says you certainly can, for aesthetic reasons, but it is not necessary and won’t impact next years bloom.
… Is your apple tree not producing this year? Dave says it is not uncommon for apple trees that had a good crop one year, not to have one the year after. So, don’t give up on the tree yet! (You might just have to wait till next year to make the pie!)
… Red bumps on the leaves of your maple tree? Dave says, “Nothing to worry about, they are galls and it’s a cosmetic problem”. It’s nothing that will hurt the tree. They are caused by insects feeding at the start of the leaf growth. And, if you want to keep it from happening next year, be sure to use a systemic insecticide at the base of the tree next spring.
… Also, tips on testing the germination of seeds before planting, tree root trimming and more!
Listen to the podcast above for non-stop lawn & garden questions.
It Takes 2 & 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, call-in with your questions! 701-237-5948 or 800-880-5346… You can text 35270 or email us at kfgo.studio@kfgo.com
And don’t forget to check out our great Plant Talk Sponsors –
Dave’s West Fargo Tire & Service
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Shotwell Floral
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Turf Tamers
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Sheyenne Gardens
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Thompson Greenery
and
Jean’s the Right Plant Plac
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Listen to more Plant talk episodes here:
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Plant Talk: Bugs, Chemical Sprays, Sucker Trees and More
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Plant Talk: Mushrooms, Pests and more!
KFGO Podcast –
Hail Damaged Trees, The Right Zone and more!
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk: Trees! Lots of Information on Care/Pruning/Choice
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk: Crab Grass vs Quack Grass, Voles and more!
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk: Apple Trees, Snow Mold, Wintery Spring Weather and more
KFGO Podcast –
Plant Talk: Fertilizing your lawn, moving lilacs, rabbit damage and more!
(Amy Iler & JJ Gordon are talk-show hosts at 790 AM KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. “It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ” can be heard weekdays 11am-2pm. Check out the show page on
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