“Once it’s established” is oft repeated about plants but seldom explained. In today’s episode, we change that and cover what it actually means. Plus, Japanese beetle resistance and garden trends. Featured plant: Kodiak Orange diervilla.

We love answering your garden questions, but it’s hard to get through them when we only have time for three per show. So we did a bonus episode just answering listener questions to try and get caught up. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or join us on YouTube.

As we head into our second year, we look back at all that we’ve discussed on and look forward towards what’s to come. Our Plant on Trial is one the Fonz would approve of – Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink reblooming azalea. Learn about hydrophobic soil and whether or not you should protect your panicle hydrangea in winter.

So many plants have an inviting, touchable texture – we share our favorites, as well as those you should definitely avoid touching. Plus, a beautiful, bouncy hydrangea, pruning boxwood, and printing photos on foliage. Featured plant: Little Lime Punch hydrangea.

Edging your garden beds is a crucial part of maintaining a landscape, but a good edge? That’s easier said than done. Find out why, plus we talk favorite vines, deterring dogs, and Stinky the Owl.

Do you know your neighbors? If not, plants can change that! Plant something that sparks conversation and make connections within your community. Plus, dealing with powdery mildew, cleaning pruners, and another bear story. Featured plant: Sweet Summer Love clematis.

We love self-sowers! Far from weeds, these plants pop up where they will thrive best, making you look like a design superstar. Plus, saving tomato seed and an interview with PHS vice president for horticulture, Andrew Bunting. Featured plant: Sunny Boulevard St. John’s-wort.

Ever wonder whether plants can get sunburn? Yes, they can – but they also make their own sunscreen. Plus, transplanting strawberries and other perennials, cut flowers you can grow, and special guest Brie Arthur. Featured plant: Pugster White butterfly bush.

Dive into the world of blue plants and learn how bigleaf and smooth hydrangeas can turn blue. In Plants on Trial, Stacey introduces a new, easy to grow blue hydrangea. Rick discusses news regarding rising temperatures and a 97 year old who finally got the tractor she deserves. Featured plant: Let’s Dance Sky View hydrangea.

Yes, summer gardening is actually harder. Today we explore problems gardeners are facing in the dog days of summer and tips to work through them. Plus, transplanting perennial geraniums, growing butterfly weed, and Rick’s longest lim-a-Rick to date. Featured plant: Pollypetite hibiscus.

It’s the height of summer, which means the vegetable garden is in full swing. Learn how to keep it looking, and producing, its best. Plus, growing showy castor bean plants, and the elements of curb appeal. Featured plant: Gin Fizz juniper.

Learn various ways you can give your plants a spa day and why you shouldn’t add Epsom salts in your garden. We put a beautiful, groundbreaking rose on trial and Dr. Judson LeCompte joins us to talk about plant genetics and the differences between gardening in the South vs North. Featured plant: At Last rose.